Personal profile
Education/Academic qualification
5.3 Educational sciences, Expert, Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (teaching qualification), Advance Higher Education
27 Jan 2015 → 25 Jul 2017
Award Date: 25 Jul 2017
5.6 Political science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The EU democracy promotion in Central Asia, The University of Leeds
25 Sept 2011 → 25 Apr 2016
Award Date: 25 Apr 2016
5.6 Political science, Master, The interests of Central Asian states in cooperation with the EU: the case of Kyrgyzstan, Institut für Europäische Politik
1 Aug 2010 → 23 May 2012
Award Date: 23 May 2012
5.6 Political science, Master, Political construction of geography: the US and Russian concepts of Central Asia, The University of Leeds
25 Sept 2008 → 25 Nov 2009
Award Date: 25 Nov 2009
5.6 Political science, Bachelor, The diplomacy of the Holy See, Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University
1 Sept 2003 → 27 Jun 2008
Award Date: 27 May 2008
External positions
Executive Director, Crossroads Central Asia
1 Oct 2023 → 19 Nov 2024
Field of Science
- 5.6 Political science
Keywords
- Populism
- Post-Soviet
- Russia
- Central Asia
- International Politics
- Soft Power
- Foreign Policy
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 4 Finished
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British Academy Pump Priming collaboration between UK and EU partners
Isaacs, R. F. (Project leader) & Sharshenova, A. (Work package leader)
17/03/25 → 16/09/25
Project: Projects outside RSU
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CAREC CTTN 2024: CAREC CTTN "Carbon tax in the Kyrgyz Republic
Sharshenova, A. (Expert) & Sabyrbekov, R. (Leading expert)
5/05/24 → 16/11/24
Project: Projects outside RSU
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CAREC CTTN 2023: CAREC CTTN "Decarbonization and digitalization in Central Asia"
Sharshenova, A. (Expert), Sabyrbekov, R. (Leading expert) & Sulaimanova, B. (Expert)
1/05/23 → 15/11/23
Project: Projects outside RSU
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Volkswagen Foundation’s Research Grant to support the research project 'Russia and autocracy promotion in Kyrgyzstan'
Sharshenova, A. (Project leader)
1/05/20 → 30/09/23
Project: Projects outside RSU
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Researching Central Asia: Navigating positionality in the field
Dall’Agnola, J. (Editor) & Sharshenova, A. (Editor), 2023, Springer Cham. 104 p. (SpringerBriefs in Political Science)Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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Polity diffusion and regime security in Central Asia
Sharshenova, A., 2024, Shifting Security and Power Constellations in Central Asia and Caucasus. Camêlo, M.-S. B. & Elmuradov, A. (eds.). Nomos, p. 17-40 23 p. (Transformation, Development, and Regionalization in Greater Asia; vol. 17).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
German and Russian Public Diplomacy Efforts in Kyrgyzstan: A Comparative Study of Norm Entrepreneurship
Pierobon, C. & Sharshenova, A., 2023, In: Europe - Asia Studies. 75, 8, p. 1384-1407 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nostalgia, anxiety, politics. Media and performing arts in Egypt, Central-Eastern Europe, and Russia
Sharshenova, A., 30 Jan 2026, In: Europe-Asia Studies. 78, 1, p. 133-135 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Central Asia is Rising: Regional Integration, Border Resolution, and Strategic Autonomy
Mukhamediya, N. & Sharshenova, A., 24 May 2025, European Neighrbourhood Council, 15 p. (ENC Analysis).Research output: Working paper
Open Access
Activities
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Journal of Asian and African Studies (Journal)
Sharshenova, A. (Reviewer of journal article)
23 Dec 2025 → 23 Jan 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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ASIAC XIX Annual Conference
Sharshenova, A. (Participant)
15 Dec 2025 → 18 Dec 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Annual Security Conference
Sharshenova, A. (Participant)
25 Nov 2025 → 30 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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UNESCO General Conference
Sharshenova, A. (Participant)
10 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Authoritarian Diffusion and Policy Transfer: Contemporary Dynamics
Sharshenova, A. (Participant)
30 Oct 2025 → 31 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
Press/Media
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Gulf States Offer Development Assistance in Central Asia as Western Donors Step Back
10/03/25
1 Media contribution
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Three years on: Are sanctions finally hitting home in Central Asia?
25/02/25
1 Media contribution
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The Eurasian Economic Union: Pros and Cons for Smaller Member States
3/02/25
1 Media contribution
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Aijan Sharshenova on Kyrgyzstan’s Shrinking Political Space
30/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
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