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List and summary in English of dissertations/research papers/articles
Written by Khaydarali M. Yunusov as a part of the University/Academic degree(s)
1. “Legal bases of the relations between European Union and Uzbekistan (Legal approximation)” –
Current research for Kandidatskaya (PhD degree), UWED, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 2008 – anticipated.
Summary:
This research work is devoted to the analyses on the legal bases of the relations between the European
Union and Uzbekistan. In the beginning, history and chronology of mutual relations are viewed briefly
and then continues on to the formation process of mutual recognition and diplomatic relations, which is
broadly explained. Finally, legal bases of bilateral and multilateral relations along with a discussion on
treaties and agreements. To this end, the work draws reader’s attention to the Partnership and
Cooperation Agreement (PCA) from 21/06/1996 concluded between the Republic of Uzbekistan on the
one hand, and the European communities and their member states on the other hand. Moreover, the
research work casts light on specific features of relations of the EU and Uzbekistan institutional frame
of the bilateral relations. It also gives an analysis of the national legislative and normative guidelines,
respectively of the Republic of Uzbekistan and European Union, which aimed to develop EUUzbekistan relations. In the research, it is also described, in perspective, how legislations of these two
parties may be imitated. In order to make both bilateral and multilateral agreements work efficiently and
to expand the area of mutual relationships the author develops and gives several empirical
recommendations and proposals. In addition, the author has made substantial efforts to discover
problems in harmonization of national legislation of the EU and Uzbekistan in this dissertation. For
instance, the author proposes a clear methodological frame of the legal approximation between parties.
Practical importance of this research consists of bringing a humble contribution to create a sustainable
legal base for a strong partnership and cooperation between EU and Uzbekistan. The current status of
this research work, at the present time, is completely done. Public defense is expected to be held in the
spring of 2008, accordingly to tougher regulations of the Higher Attestation Commission (VAK) of the
Republic of Uzbekistan.
2. “The Role of Powerful States in maintaining Regional Security in Central Asia and South America”
Group research work based on comparative study for graduation on post-graduate advanced program on
Conflict Resolution. Done in English at Uppsala University, Sweden, 2004. – 27 pp.
Summary:
A brief comparative analyses between Central Asia and South America was drawn up in this research
work with a specific focus on security problems as well the economic integration as a mechanism that
may be used with a view to avert and resolve future conflicts, while counterbalancing the powerful
states, such as Russia, China, and US and their influence in these regions. The role of powerful states in
stimulating growth and strengthening the region are analyzed in depth. Researchers touch upon the
following issues concerning both regions: the lack of strong regional security institutions capable of
promoting stability and peace in the respective regions, the powerful states` influence on both regions in
a non-constructive manner; and an attempt by the regional powers of promoting stability through the
establishment of regional integration aimed at counterbalancing factors of powerful states in these
regions. This research work was done by young outstanding scholars from different countries such as
Khaydarali Yunusov (Uzbekistan), Catalina Carpio (Eсvador), Xin Wei Li (China), Liliana Fernandez
Mollinedo (Cuba), and Leonardo Pace Alves (Bresil) on a working team bases.
3. “The Relations of the European Union with Central Asian Republics” –
Research work for Master’s degree graduation on International Public and Private Law.
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Done in French at the Sophia-Antipolis University of Nice, France, 2000. – 120 pp.
Summary:
This research work is devoted to the relationship between the European Union and Central Asian
Republics with a focus on the history and chronology of mutual relations concerning role, position, and
objectives of the EU in Central Asia, also, the contribution of the EU with provision of state
independence and sovereignty of newly independent countries, along with political, economic, cultural,
and legal aspects of mutual relations. Deliberate attention is given to the status of the EU in Central
Asia in comparison with the status of Russia, China, and the United States of America, and to the
emphasis on the necessity of the EU to broaden its activities in the region. While preparing the research
work the author used a wide range of literature from the libraries of the EU Commission, European
Parliament, and European Documentation Centers. The work was awarded an outstanding 15 points out
of 20 for being pioneer research in the field. Moreover, copies of it have been stored in the library at
Nice Sophia-Antipolis University and in the Central Library the EU Commission in Brussels.
4. “Amir Temur`s diplomacy” –
Research work for graduation Bachelor’s degree on political sciences. Done in French at the University
of World Economy and Diplomacy, Uzbekistan, 1997. – 112 pp.
Summary:
This research work is devoted to the history of Uzbekistan’s diplomacy with a specific focus on
diplomatic and military activities of Amir Temur, the founding father of the dynasty of Timuride, who
established an immense empire in Central Asia in XIV century. He was not only a military governor,
but also a diplomatic politician. In the research, specific attention is given to the Amir Temur’s
diplomatic correspondence with the countries of Europe, Asia, and China. For example, the
correspondence with the kings of European countries, which has been stored in the Paris National
Archives, is deliberately examined and translated into the Uzbek language. This research was evaluated
with high grades by the State Attestation Commission and was recommended to be published.
5. “The Arabic manuscripts about Central Asia (IX-XI centuries)” –
Research work for graduation in History and Sociology. Done in Uzbek at Tashkent State National
University, Uzbekistan, 1993. – 80 pp.
Summary:
This research is devoted to the history of Central Asia with an analysis of the main primary sources for
the study on the history of Central Asia using the memories written in diaries left by Arabic historians
from the IX-XI centuries. In preparation, the author tried to use original pieces of manuscripts, which
were written in Arabic and have been stored in the Main State Archives of the Republic of Uzbekistan
and the Institute of Oriental Handwritings. Moreover, while studying the history of Central Asian
nations, he attempted to compare Arabic sources with Greek sources. The research was evaluated with
high grades by the State Graduation Commission and the author, Mr. Khaydarali Yunusov, graduated
with an honour diploma (summa cum laude) from Tashkent State National University.
6. “Uzbekistan: the political reforms and international experiences”. – Book written in Uzbek and
published by the University of World Economy and Diplomacy. – Tashkent, UWED, 2002. – 218 pp.
Summary:
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In this research, the author tries to reveal the essence of the politico-institutional reforms carried out in
the Republic of Uzbekistan during 1991-2002. Particular attention is given to the analysis of the
theoretic and empirical problems related to transition of Uzbekistan into the bicameral parliamentary
system. Moreover, specific attention is drawn to the foreign countries experiences in the field of
parliamentary and state governance. This research studies the legislative process, how legislative acts
are adopted, relations between chambers in a bicameral parliamentary system, distribution of authority,
relations between parliament and the executive branch, and the role and status of political parties in a
bicameral parliament. The work was pioneer research devoted to the bicameral parliamentary reforms.
It has been playing a great empirical and theoretical importance for the reforms and consecutive steps in
the field.
7. “European Union Law” (“European Union and Community Law”). – Manuel textbook written in
Uzbek. Publication provided by the University of World Economy and Diplomacy and sponsored by
UNDP Project. – Tashkent, UWED, 2006. – 235 pp. (In Uzbek).
Summary:
The present textbook is primarily intended for those who are interspersed in the integration process of
the European Union and for the university students of Uzbekistan. It is the first textbook that was
prepared in Uzbek and is presented to the Uzbek national schools of EU Law for the interests of an
Uzbek audience located outside the Union. General issues of integration, the forms and stages of
integration, historical and ideological bases of the European Union integration, institutional structure
and the activities of the main bodies of the Union are explained in detail. Particular attention is given to
the role played by the European Parliament and national parliaments in the decision-making process.
Special consideration is drawn to the principles of proportionality and subsidiary that are said to be the
“golden rules” of integration.
The textbook is written in accordance with educational standards and in compliance with relevant
curriculum for the University of World Economy and Diplomacy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of Uzbekistan. The structure, language, logical order of topics, and the richness of the literature used in
the textbook fully conform to the academic requirements for the Ministry of the Higher and Specialized
Education of Uzbekistan.
The present textbook is suggested to the wide range of readers, specifically to the graduate and post
graduate students of higher education, teachers and lecturers of Law institutions and faculties, practical
workers and staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as of other institutions that specialize in
International relations and European affairs.
8. European Union Law (European Union & Community Law): Academic textbook. – Tashkent, “Yangi
asr avlodi”, 2007. – 640 pp. This academic textbook is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
the Republic of Uzbekistan, The University of World Economy and Diplomacy, “ISTE`DOD”
Foundation of the President of Uzbekistan. Approved and recommended by the Ministry of Higher and
Specialized Education of Uzbekistan for Law faculties` students). (In Uzbek)
Summary:
This research in this textbook can be considered a great achievement, which the author is proud to
present. It has been constructed upon the knowledge base accumulated by the author while studying at
higher education institutions in France as a grantee of the “UMID” Foundation of the President of
Uzbekistan. The textbook reflects the essence of European Union Law, the issues of European
integration, the institutional system, along with the legal bases of EU-Uzbekistan relations. Primary
sources published in English and French are broadly used throughout the textbook incorporating the
latest changes and amendments in the EU Law development.
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The authors attempt to explain the nuances of European Union Law by analyzing and comparing it in
correlation with national and international law may be considered another positive feature of the
textbook.
Additionally, the textbook widely refers to the case law that is a novelty for traditional Uzbek Law
School. The specific legal problems are explained that derive from the concrete legal fact. With this
aim, frequent references to the practice of the European Court of Justice, International Court of Justice,
and International Courts of Arbitration make the topic very interesting.
The academic textbook consists of nine chapters, and is made up of 640 pages in total, including the
annexes. Chapters are interrelated with each other and each carries independent profound meaning.
Each chapter is composed of an introduction, main body, and a short summarized conclusion. The
opening for each chapter begins with jokes and various sayings about the European Union that serve to
improve the mood of the reader and raise their interest. This is evidence to the fact that an entirely new
approach was used in preparing the textbook.
Finally, the annex of the textbook contains statistical information concerning economic, political, and
geographic growth, along with demographic figures about the European Union member States. It also
includes a short chronological order of the process of the European integration. The Uzbek translation
of the Shuman Declaration and the Treaty on European Union are annexed for the first time giving this
textbook another special feature.
Publication of the textbook is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
Uzbekistan, the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, “ISTE`DOD” Foundation of the
President of Uzbekistan, and approved and recommended by the Ministry of Higher and Specialized
Education of Uzbekistan for Law faculties` students.
9). “Current situation and prospects of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between
Uzbekistan and European Communities and their member states”: Informative-analytical brochure.
(Sponsored by EuropeAid Co-operation Office Project “Extended Support for the Implementation of the
Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Uzbekistan and EU (SIPCA III)”. (In Uzbek, Russian,
English). Current status: in process of publication.
Summary:
This research work analyzes the current situation and prospects of the Partnership and Cooperation
Agreement between Uzbekistan and European Communities along with their member states. This
agreement covers all dimensions of the mutual bilateral and multilateral relations and has been serving
as a main legal basis for their relationship. This shows why the current and further status remains still at
the center of attention among scholars and politicians due to the first decade of the validity. This
agreement is roughly approaching, which PCA is valid for (2009).
The following, legal status and “mix nature”, objects and subjects, rationae materie and rationae
temporis, international responsibility deriving from mixed agreement, eastern enlargement and
deepening of the European integration and its impact on the EU-Uzbekistan relations, and lastly,
internal and external factors requiring to make the changes needed to make this agreement work more
effectively are described from the point of view of European Union and International Law. The author
also refers to foreign experiences, for example, similar to what came up with PCA in Kazakhstan,
Russian Federation and Ukraine.
The author proposes some models of reforming PCA, while taking into account new circumstances and
developments that occurred both in Uzbekistan and European Union in the conclusion.
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List and summary in English of most important selected articles
Written and published by Khaydarali M. Yunusov over the last 5 years:
1). “From national civil society – to global civil society”. //Public Opinion. Human Rights.
Uzbekistan’s Humanitarian journal. – 2007, № 3, pp.21-28.
Summary:
This article largely discusses the correlation between tendencies of the establishment of global civil
society and the Uzbek national concept of the establishment of civil society. Attention is drawn to the
outlook on issues and the ideological bases of global civil society. In the current stage of globalization,
the author strongly emphasizes the role of the international non-governmental organizations as an
alternative power against hyper economic structure and the international intergovernmental system,
along with their impeccable place in the global governance.
2). “Democratic-institutional reform in Uzbekistan: on the way of evolution and perfection” on the base
of new adopted Constitutional laws “On strengthening the role of political parties in the renewal and
further democratization of state governance and modernization of the country” and “On introducing the
amendments to particular articles (Art. 89; clause 15 of Art.93; p.2 of Art.102) of the Constitution of the
Republic of Uzbekistan”. //Democratization and Human Rights. Scientific and educating magazine.
National Center for Human Rights edition. – 2007, №2, pp.17-23.
Summary:
This article is devoted to the current political and politico-institutional reforms heading dealing with the
democratization in Uzbekistan. In respect to adoption of the Constitutional Laws “On strengthening the
role of political parties in the renewal and further democratization of state governance and
modernization of the country” and “On introducing the amendments to particular articles (Art. 89;
clause 15 of Art.93; p.2 of Art.102) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan”, the author
thoroughly analyzes the main changes, which occur in the system of legislation and executive bodies,
new physiognomy of balance between the bodies, newborn political institutions, and the role of political
parties.
3). “Dimensional and temporal criteria in the formation of International customary law and General
principles of law”. //International Relations. Scientific-theoretical magazine (UWED). – 2006, №2.
pp.48-54.
Summary:
Under globalization and regional integration processes contemporary international law, although still
considered to be principally the law governing between states, is no longer deemed to be exclusively
limited to those relations. International legal relations are becoming more difficult to regulate. In such
situations, besides international treaties, international customary law and general principles of law play
an important role in the international legal system, as well as in the system of international relations.
This article is devoted to the formation of international customary law and general principles of law that
differ from the other sources in terms of their formation. The author stresses that international
customary law and general principles of law develop from the practice of states. A practice does not
become a rule of international law merely because it is widely followed. Another requirement may be
derived from the fact that a rule has been generally and consistently followed over a long period of time.
Meanwhile, the author emphasizes the role of international organizations such as the UN and OSCE in
the setting and legalization of international customary laws and general principles of law.
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The conclusion is customary international law and general principles of law play an ever more marginal
law as a source of international law even though their development is consequently less suited for the
pace of modern life.
4). “Some Theoretical and Practical issues of Implementation the norms of International Law into
National Legal systems”. – submitted to “Yuridik Axborotnoma” magazine of Tashkent State Institute
of Law. (status: In process of publication)
Summary:
In this article, theoretical and empirical aspects of implementation of international law rules into
national legislation are deeply highlighted. The article as a whole reflects stages, methods, means, and
principles of the implementation process. The author suggests the conceptual ideas of implementation
of rules and principles of jus cogens, international customary law along with the international
conventional (treaty) law, and decisions of international courts into national legal systems. In the
conclusion, the author emphasizes the level of mutual readiness of both the international and national
law systems to the implementation process, while also stressing the conditions of a successfull
completion.
5). “Formation of the Strategic Partnership Conception in the Foreign Policy of Uzbekistan and its
Conventional Treaty bases` analyses” – submitted to “International relations” magazine of UWED.
(status: In process of publication)
Summary:
In this article, the author reveals the strategic partnership and cooperation policy of the Republic of
Uzbekistan. He draws the reader’s attention to the coinage of strategic partnership as a term in modern
international relations, its geographic vectors, and international legal analysis. In the example of
bilateral and multilateral strategic partnership and cooperation agreements, signed by the Republic of
Uzbekistan, the author tries to reflect the formation of the ideological and legal bases of concept for the
strategic partnership and cooperation policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
6). “European Union and Uzbekistan: Legal bases of cooperation”. //Democratization and Human
Rights. Scientific and educating magazine. National Center for Human Rights edition. – 2002, № 1-2,
pp.59-63.
Summary:
This research is devoted to the mutual relations between European Union and Uzbekistan. In the
beginning, history and chronology of mutual relations are viewed briefly, and then the formation
process of mutual recognition and diplomatic relations are broadly explained. Lastly, legal bases of
bilateral and multilateral relations along with treaties and agreements among parties are discussed.
Moreover, the research casts light on the specific relations between EU and Uzbekistan, institutional
composition of the bilateral relations, and analysis of national legislative and normative guidelines,
respectively of the EU and the Republic of Uzbekistan aimed to develop mutual relations. The way in
which legislations of these two parties is imitated is also described in the research. The author develops
and gives several empirical recommendations and proposals as to how these bilateral agreements could
more efficiently work and expand the area of relationships.
7. “European Union: today and in the future” (first place-prized research paper within the essay contest
organized by European Documentation Centre in Tashkent on May, 2007) – submitted to “Uzbek Law
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Review” magazine of Tashkent State Institute of Law/EuropeAid-SIPCA. (Status: In process of
publication)
Summary:
This article highlights the history of European integration and its conceptual ideologocal fundaments.
The integration has been a long-aspired aim of European nations. The author stresses that European
integration serves as a historical pattern for analogical processes on other continents.
The article has considered a set of theoretical schools such as functionalism and neo-functionalism,
realism and inter-governmentalism, including several others. It exemplifies diverse regional integration
models in many parts of the world. The author identifies regional integration as a priority analyzing its
philosophical, political, and legal nature, along with advantages and disadvantages.
The current state and perspective of the European Union is also touched upon by analyzing economic,
political, social, and legal problems today. In this respect, the future of the integration, enlargement and
deepening process, geographic borders, political conceptual approaches, and all-European values are
questioned.
The article concerns some institutional problems like languages and headquarters of this nontraditional
pattern of international organizations. There are already 23 official and 22 working languages in the
European Union. Its headquarters are distributed over many different cities including, but not limited to,
Strasbourg, Brussels, Paris, London, and Luxembourg. The issuing problems are studied in detail.
8. “Phenomenon of Terrorism and Human rights protection in Europe”. /National scientific conference
on the theme: “Contemporary issues of the economic and information security”// Collection of
conference materials. – Tashkent, 2006, pp.109-113.
Summary:
In this article the author has attempted to reveal disproportional linkage between terrorism and human
rights protection. The counter-terrorism war should not be a pretext for violating human rights. The
article explores the relevant problems in the USA and European countries. In this respect, the author
slightly describes the situation concerning rights of European immigrants. The article deeply exposes
the complication of their rights after recent terrorist acts in Britain and Spain, violation of their rights,
and fundamental liberties under the pretext of a counter-terrorist fight. On this occasion, a range of
topic-related European legislation has been examined by the author.
9. “National and International legal bases of the State independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan”. /
National scientific conference of the young scholars dedicated to the 16th anniversary of the
independence of Uzbekistan// Collection of conference materials. – Tashkent, 2006, pp.114-119.
Summary:
In this article, the author attempts to show the way in which Uzbekistan became an Independent State,
taking into account the historical and international environment. The article sheds light on the legal
bases deriving simultaneously from national and international law, which consistently has been serving
the consolidation of independence of the newborn state. Some important legal acts are the “Declaration
of Independence” adopted before independence on June 20, 1990 and “Declaration of Supreme Council
(former Parliament) on State Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan” from August 31, 1991 and
international declarations such as Resolution 1514 (XV) of the General Assembly for the United
Nations : Declaration on the Independence of Formerly Colonial Countries ; Resolution 2625 (XXV) of
the General Assembly of the United Nations: Declaration on Principles of International Law
Concerning Freindly Relations and Co-operation among States in Accordance with the Charter of the
United Nations; and Resolution 1803 (XVIII) of the General Assembly for the United Nations:
Permanent sovereignty over natual resources are briefly analyzed.
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10. “Doctrinal-legal theoretical and practical issues of the International recognition”. /National
scientific conference of the young scholars on the theme: “The role and place of the Republic of
Uzbekistan in the system of contemporary international relations”// Collection of conference materials.
– Tashkent, 2006, pp.114-119.
Summary:
This article highlights international recognition problems with the analyses of the Tobaro, Estrada,
Stimson, and Hollstein doctrines. It discusses present-day approaches on international recognition with
the example of Uzbekistan. In this respect, several conclusions on the Commission d`arbitrage de la
Conférence européenne pour la paix en Yougoslavie and the Declaration on the “Guidelines for
Recognition of New States in Eastern Europe and in the Soviet Union” for the European Communities
adopted on December 1991 are analyzed.
11. “Capital Punishment and Human Rights”. //Democratization and Human Rights. Scientific and
educating magazine. National Center for Human Rights edition. - 2005, №3, pp. 6-14.
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12. “Abolition of Capital punishment in Uzbekistan and its legal bases deriving from International
Law”. /IV Conference of young scientists educated abroad// XIX volumes. Tashkent, 2006. Paper
published in the XVIII volume, pp. 208-222.
Summary:
Both articles are devoted to the capital punishment issues as a death penalty will be abolished in
Uzbekistan as of January 1st, 2008. That is why this question has become the most important and timely
issue today and was the main reason the author wrote the article. The author discusses the pro and
counter arguments, the positive and negative consequences of this act, which may be expected and
thoroughly analyzes relevant legal bases deriving from the arsenal of international law, such as the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on
Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty; Protocol No. 6 to the European
Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental concerning the abolition of the death
penalty; Protocol No. 13 to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental
Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances; American Convention on
Human Rights; the Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights to Abolish the Death
Penalty etc.