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MAIN > ACADEMICS > UNDERGRADUATE > INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE POLITICS > FACULTY > CHRIS RICKLETON |
INSTRUCTOR | CHRIS RICKLETON
Instructor
Courses Taught Introduction to Political Theory, Introduction to Political Economy, Politics of Globalization, Development and Underdevelopment, Central Asian Politics - WID component.
Research Interest NGOs as Development Actors, Civil Society in Kyrgyzstan, Chinese Economic Influence in Central Asia, Political Economy.
Current Research 1. Research project: Chinese Influence in Kyrgyzstan The People’s Republic of China looms like a gargantuan over the republics of Central Asia. Beijing’s economic might can bring tremendous benefits to the developing economies of the region, but not without associated challenges. Through a study of economic indicators, domestic perceptions and political trends in Kyrgyzstan, this research will aim to assess the aims, achievements and limitations of China’s Central Asian strategy.
2. Business Intelligence Analysis for the Risk Advisory Group Ongoing business-climate analysis in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan for the London-based Risk Advisory Group.
Selected Publications “Kyrgyzstan: Chinese Refinery Riles Environmentalists, Raises Transparency Concerns” Open Society Institute, Bishkek, 2011. - “Kyrgyzstan: Chinese Economic Influence Fostering Resentment”, Open Society Institute, Bishkek, 2011. - “Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek Confronts a Waste Management Dilemma”, Open Society Institute, Bishkek, 2010. - “No NGO is an Island: Development Actors in the Horn of Africa”, Greater Horn Horizon Publishing Group, London, 2008.
University Service Member of the Academic Senate (2010-) Member of the ICP Senior Thesis Assessment Committee (May 2011)
Education BA and MA - International Relations, University of St Andrews (2007) LLM – Law Conversion, York University (2008)
Professional Experience Research Assistant, QA Research (2007-9) Freelance Analyst at Eurasianet.org, Bishkek (2010-11) Business Intelligence Analyst for the Risk Advisory Group, London (2011-) Awards, Fellowships, Scholarships Research Assistant of the Month, QA Research (Sure Start Children’s Project October 2008) Research Assistant of the Month, QA Research (Yorkshire Forward Project January 2009)
Miscellaneous Editor of the Spektator Magazine, Bishkek (2010 - ) |
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American University of Central Asia |
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