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Papers by Raiymbek Mukhamediyar
Nowadays, Indonesia enjoys a rather positive international reputation and a status of Southeast A... more Nowadays, Indonesia enjoys a rather positive international reputation and a status of Southeast Asia’s “middle power”, as advocated by many political science scholars (Laksmana, 2011; Fels, 2017). Indeed, the economic and political upsurge of Indonesia is quite notable. From its collaborations with the US and Australia on counter-terrorism to its role as the economic powerhouse in the region, this former Dutch colony is a major player not only within Southeast Asia but also on a global scale (Murphy, 2010). Indonesia is one of the founding member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1967 (Anwar, 2009). Ever since, it has been argued to be one of the primary actors in the region and an avid advocate of the organization’s fundamental values. However, one incident in the country’s history sticks out as being scandalous and outright unlawful, even according to ASEAN’s very own norms – Indonesian invasion and subsequent occupation of East Timor in 1975.
Written for IR311 - Foreign Policy Analysis class
In this work, I would like to address an issue long-existent and widely discussed among scholars ... more In this work, I would like to address an issue long-existent and widely discussed among scholars of political science and international relations – that is whether expensive natural resources have positive or rather negative impacts on a country with a substantial amount of those. To be more precise, I attempt to analyze if there is any correlation between democratization level and the amount of (crude) oil exported. In case these concepts seem to be interrelated, surely, I am to articulate on to what extent this relationship is viable. The relationship between democracy and oil is also quite frequently referred to as “A blessing or a curse” of oil. Saudi Arabia, a major oil exporting country deemed to be a resurgent dictatorship, seems to be an ideal case to study and thus, is presented in this work. Further, several concepts in relation to the topic of the paper, such as Rentier State theory and Peak Oil issue, are to be put forward. The future of Middle Eastern oil-exporting states is to be elaborated upon, taking into account the literature and current discourse on this topic. Lastly, I wish to depict my personal perceptions of the case of Saudi Arabia and its democracy-oil discussion.
Keywords: Democracy, Oil, Saudi Arabia, Freedom, Economic Wealth
A research paper on ethics of persuasion for my academic reading and writing course
My first academic paper. This paper got me interested in academic writing and academics as a whole.
Drafts by Raiymbek Mukhamediyar
It is no secret that popularity of right-wing politics has become a seemingly universal trend in ... more It is no secret that popularity of right-wing politics has become a seemingly universal trend in the recent decade or two. There is a sharp contrast between the ongoing socio-political rhetoric of the post-WWII era and the one following the aftermath of the Cold War. There seems to have been a paradigm shift from popular left-wing liberalist movements to an increasingly nationalistic right-wing sentiment, respectively. Europe is not an exception in this phenomenon and rather wide waves of right-wing populism have hit the political spaces of most contemporary European states. One of the most recent and evident examples is Hungary's Fidesz party.
Book Reviews by Raiymbek Mukhamediyar
Nowadays, Indonesia enjoys a rather positive international reputation and a status of Southeast A... more Nowadays, Indonesia enjoys a rather positive international reputation and a status of Southeast Asia’s “middle power”, as advocated by many political science scholars (Laksmana, 2011; Fels, 2017). Indeed, the economic and political upsurge of Indonesia is quite notable. From its collaborations with the US and Australia on counter-terrorism to its role as the economic powerhouse in the region, this former Dutch colony is a major player not only within Southeast Asia but also on a global scale (Murphy, 2010). Indonesia is one of the founding member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1967 (Anwar, 2009). Ever since, it has been argued to be one of the primary actors in the region and an avid advocate of the organization’s fundamental values. However, one incident in the country’s history sticks out as being scandalous and outright unlawful, even according to ASEAN’s very own norms – Indonesian invasion and subsequent occupation of East Timor in 1975.
Written for IR311 - Foreign Policy Analysis class
In this work, I would like to address an issue long-existent and widely discussed among scholars ... more In this work, I would like to address an issue long-existent and widely discussed among scholars of political science and international relations – that is whether expensive natural resources have positive or rather negative impacts on a country with a substantial amount of those. To be more precise, I attempt to analyze if there is any correlation between democratization level and the amount of (crude) oil exported. In case these concepts seem to be interrelated, surely, I am to articulate on to what extent this relationship is viable. The relationship between democracy and oil is also quite frequently referred to as “A blessing or a curse” of oil. Saudi Arabia, a major oil exporting country deemed to be a resurgent dictatorship, seems to be an ideal case to study and thus, is presented in this work. Further, several concepts in relation to the topic of the paper, such as Rentier State theory and Peak Oil issue, are to be put forward. The future of Middle Eastern oil-exporting states is to be elaborated upon, taking into account the literature and current discourse on this topic. Lastly, I wish to depict my personal perceptions of the case of Saudi Arabia and its democracy-oil discussion.
Keywords: Democracy, Oil, Saudi Arabia, Freedom, Economic Wealth
A research paper on ethics of persuasion for my academic reading and writing course
My first academic paper. This paper got me interested in academic writing and academics as a whole.
It is no secret that popularity of right-wing politics has become a seemingly universal trend in ... more It is no secret that popularity of right-wing politics has become a seemingly universal trend in the recent decade or two. There is a sharp contrast between the ongoing socio-political rhetoric of the post-WWII era and the one following the aftermath of the Cold War. There seems to have been a paradigm shift from popular left-wing liberalist movements to an increasingly nationalistic right-wing sentiment, respectively. Europe is not an exception in this phenomenon and rather wide waves of right-wing populism have hit the political spaces of most contemporary European states. One of the most recent and evident examples is Hungary's Fidesz party.