THE ROLE OF YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS IN PUBLIC DIPLOMACY IN THE CENTRAL ASIAN REGION
Keywords:
Youth organizations, public diplomacy, regional cooperation, soft power, youth policy, non-governmental organizations, cultural exchange, peace and stability, youth diplomacy.Abstract
This article analyzes the role, opportunities, and prospects of youth organizations operating in the Central Asian region in advancing public diplomacy. Public diplomacy — as a tool beyond official diplomacy, serving to strengthen international dialogue and deepen regional integration — is becoming increasingly effective, especially through youth activism. The article examines how regional public diplomacy is being shaped through youth alliances, non-governmental organizations, student exchange programs, social networks, and cultural cooperation projects operating in states such as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan. In addition, the urgent aspects of ensuring peace, mutual trust, and sustainable development in the region through youth participation in public diplomacy are also analyzed. The article concludes with a statement of existing challenges, recommendations, and future opportunities.
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