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Central Asia's Economic Dependence on Russia: The Role of Media Narratives

In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, new attention is being paid to the role of Russian state media in advancing narratives about the war and its impacts. These narratives have a special significance for those countries that may be exposed to Russia’s economic downturn under sanctions, including the countries of Central Asia. Economic sentiments in Central Asia are shaped in part by narratives advanced by Russian state media, which have used their influence among audiences in the region to build support for Russia-oriented economic policymaking and regional economic projects such as the Eurasian Economic Union. Now, as the Russian economy enters a crisis, this same influence may be used to undermine moves by Central Asian governments to reduce their exposure to the Russian economy. This webinar explores the role that Russian media narratives play in the formation of economic sentiments and economic policy in Central Asia, tracing how the public perceptions of Central Asian dependence on Russia can act as a self-fulfilling prophecy, closing the political space for more comprehensive rethinking about how Central Asian states position themselves in the global economy. The panel includes: -Hannah Chapman, Assistant Professor, Miami University -Nozima Davletova, Director, Foundation for Support and Development of National Mass Media -Daniyar Kosnazarov, Journalist and Editor -Anton Shirikov, PhD Candidate, University of Wisconsin - Madison -Temur Umarov, Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace This webinar was convened by Bourse & Bazaar Foundation visiting fellow Khasan Redjaboev.