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The relationship is established through academic research and theoretical analysis examining the role of soft power in the geopolitical landscape of Central Asia, as evidenced by studies on Chinese influence [1], [2] and the limitations of neorealist frameworks in explaining regional dynamics [3], [4].
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Tracing the geopolitical influence and regional power dynamics in ... link.springer.com 4 facts
claimNeorealism as a theoretical framework underplays soft power elements, such as Turkey’s cultural ties or Iran's networks, revealing its limitations in fully capturing multilayered interactions in Central Asia.
referenceNogayeva A. explored the limitations of Chinese 'soft power' regarding population and language policies in Central Asia in a 2015 article published in Geopolitics.
perspectiveNeorealist theory is limited in its analysis of Central Asian foreign policy because it does not incorporate the influence of soft power, identity, and domestic politics.
referenceLaowattanabhongse A. authored 'China’s soft power ascendancy in Central Asia', published in the Social Science and Humanities Journal in 2024, volume 8, issue 04, pages 3513–21.