A Central Asian Perspective on International Law

Sergey Sayapin (Author)

ISBN: 9781509935499

Published: April 2026

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Hart Publishing

Description

A comprehensive overview of international law in light of the contemporary challenges facing the five Central Asian states – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Since gaining full sovereignty in 1991, these states have been constructing their own schools of international law, shaped by unresolved border disputes, regional migration, and the competing interests of China, Russia, the United States and the European Union.

Key Features

First dedicated treatment of international law from a Central Asian regional perspective; addresses pedagogical challenges of teaching international law in the region; situates Central Asian practice within the broader Asian and global international legal order.

Coverage

Central Asian states as sovereign actors and their role in international organisations; sources of international law and the law of treaties; peaceful settlement of disputes and state responsibility; international peace and security, international trade law, the legal status of the Caspian Sea, human rights and humanitarian law.

About the Authors

Sergey Sayapin is a scholar of public international law specialising in the international legal systems of Central Asia and the post-Soviet region.

Table of Contents

Part I: Central Asia in the International System – Part II: International Law-Making Processes – Part III: International Disputes and Responsibility – Part IV: Current Challenges (International Peace and Security, International Trade Law, the Caspian Sea, Human Rights, Humanitarian Law, Criminal Law)

Why buy this book?

The only single-volume account of international law as practised and taught in Central Asia, essential for anyone researching or advising on a fast-growing but under-covered region of international relations.

Keywords

international law, Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, public international law, international relations

Target Audience

public international lawyers, international relations academics, diplomats, law libraries, comparative law researchers

Genre

Public International Law, Regional Studies, Central Asia

Q&A

Where can I buy A Central Asian Perspective on International Law?
It is available directly from CLNZ Books, with worldwide shipping.

Which countries does this book cover?
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Does the book address teaching international law in the region?
Yes, it identifies pedagogical challenges specific to Central Asian institutions.

Does it cover the Caspian Sea's legal status?
Yes, the legal status of the Caspian Sea is addressed as a current challenge topic.

Who should read this book?
International lawyers, diplomats, and academics researching Central Asia or post-Soviet international law.

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