WATER DIPLOMACY IN ADDRESSING EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL THREATS AND CHALLENGES FOR KAZAKHSTAN IN THE CONTEXT OF THE APPLICATION OF EUROPEAN WATER DIRECTIVES

A DIPLOMACIA DA ÁGUA NA ABORDAGEM DE AMEAÇAS E DESAFIOS EXTERNOS E INTERNOS PARA O CAZAQUISTÃO NO CONTEXTO DA APLICAÇÃO DAS DIRETRIZES EUROPEIAS SOBRE A ÁGUA
Prniyazova A. Sheryazdanova K. Volkov A.
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2024 Centro Universitario Curitiba - UNICURITIBA

Relacoes Internacionais no Mundo Atual
2024 #4 Issue 46 1008 - 1026 pp.

Objective: This article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of water diplomacy institutions in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, comparing them with European water management directives, focusing on transboundary governance as a key element of regional stability and security. Method: An interdisciplinary methodology was employed, combining structural, historical, logical, and multidimensional approaches. Comparative, statistical, and causal analyses were used, along with expert assessments and data monitoring. Case studies such as the Rhône River and the Aral Sea crisis were examined as comparative frameworks. Results: The study reveals that water scarcity and fragmented governance structures create significant vulnerabilities in the region. The absence of comprehensive multilateral agreements and Afghanistan’s exclusion from cooperation mechanisms heighten water-related risks. The Rhône River case illustrates how water governance can shift from conflict-prone systems to sustainable models. The Kush-Tepa Canal project is identified as a new potential source of regional tension. Conclusion: Water diplomacy plays a critical role in ensuring regional stability in Central Asia. Multilateral cooperation and the adoption of EU-inspired legal frameworks are essential for sustainable and effective water governance. The study recommends strengthening institutional mechanisms and implementing integrated regional planning to preserve Kazakhstan’s and the region’s water security.

Central Asia , Energy , Rhône River , Water diplomacy , Water regulation

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Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan

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