Degree
Bachelor of Social Sciences in International relations
Program length
4 years
Treshold score for state scholarship
100
Threshold score for paid department
60
ECTS
240
Level of English
B1 (Intermediate)
International Relations educational program is an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree/program that provides high-quality education allowing students to gain expertise in various aspects of international issues and theoretic approaches to them. The knowledge and skills acquired during this program will allow graduates to become effective civil servants in different ministries, international organizations, employees in multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations.
Upon successful completion of the program, student will be able to:
- understand the scope and object of international relations;
- describe the various theories and concepts of international relations;
- analyze and interpret the current issues in international relations applying theoretical knowledge and practical skills;
- consider political, economic and social causes of the transformation taking place today;
- develop research skills for selecting, collecting and analyzing various forms of information and data and making logical and reasoned judgments;
- acquire an advanced level in English and at least intermediate level in the second foreign language (Chinese or French);
- make scientific reports, articles, actively participate in scientific discussions, international conferences, discuss international issues. Will promote the scientific and cultural development of society through research, publications of scientific works and social interaction.
AE – Area elective | |||||||
code | title | th | pr | cr | ects | type | term |
IRN 325 | Foreign Language of Specialization – I (French European) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 4 |
IRN 329 | Foreign Language of Specialization – I (Asia Chinese) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 4 |
IRN 219 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 5 |
IRN 308 | Foreign Language of Specialization – II (French European) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 5 |
IRN 316 | Foreign Language of Specialization – II (Asia Chinese) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 5 |
IRN 359 | Political Economy of Central Asian Countries | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 5 |
IRN 370 | Global Political Economy | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 5 |
IRN 371 | Decolonial Studies and Nation Building in Central Asia | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 5 |
IRN 351 | European Integration and European Union | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 6 |
IRN 363 | Politics and Society in Central Asia | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 6 |
IRN 364 | Central Asia and World Politics | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 6 |
IRN 366 | Populism Studies | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 6 |
IRN 404 | Foreign Language of Specialization (Asia Chinese) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 6 |
IRN 445 | Foreign Language of Specialization (French European) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 6 |
IRN 216 | International Conflicts and Peace | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 7 |
IRN 410 | French language | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 7 |
IRN 416 | Chinese language | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 7 |
IRN 434 | Salient Issues of the Eurasian Space | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 7 |
IRN 438 | Informal political institutions in Central Asia | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 7 |
IRN 453 | Nationalism and Religion | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 7 |
IRN 454 | Pre-research internship | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 6 | elective | 8 |
IRN 458 | Internship | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 6 | elective | 8 |
NAE – Non-area elective | |||||||
code | title | th | pr | cr | ects | type | term |
IRN 328 | Research Methods | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MAN 322 | Entrepreneurship | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 103 | Foreign Language 1 (English for Academic Purposes – B1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 104 | Foreign Language 1 (English for Academic Purposes – B2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 107 | Foreign Language 1 (General English – A1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 109 | Foreign Language 1 (General English – A2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 156 | Foreign Language 1 (English for Academic Purposes – B1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 157 | Foreign Language 1 (English for Academic Purposes – B2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 161 | Economy | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 162 | Law | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 163 | Fundamentals of anti-corruption culture | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 164 | Еcology | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 165 | General Security | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 106 | Foreign Language 2 (English for Academic Purposes – B2+ level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 2 |
MDE 108 | Foreign Language 2 (General English – A1+ level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 2 |
MDE 110 | Foreign Language 2 (General English – A2+ level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 2 |
MDE 158 | Foreign Language 2 (English for Specific Purposes – B2+ level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 2 |
MDE 187 | Foreign Language 2 (English for Academic Purposes – B1+ level ) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 2 |
MDE 191 | Foreign Language 2 (English for Academic Purposes – B1+ level ) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 2 |
MDE 194 | Foreign Language 2 (English for Specific Purposes – B2+ level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 2 |
MDE 196 | Foreign Language 2 (General English – A2+ level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 2 |
MDE 198 | Foreign Language 2 (English for Academic Purposes – B1+ level ) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 2 |
MDE 200 | Foreign Language 2 (English for Specific Purposes – B2+ level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 2 |
MDE 284 | Turkish language 2 (А2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 4 | elective | 2 |
MDE 286 | Turkish language 2 (B2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 4 | elective | 2 |
MDE 188 | Foreign Language 2 (English for Academic Purposes – B1+ level ) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 190 | Foreign Language 1 (English for Academic Purposes – B1 level ) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 192 | Foreign Language 1 (English for Academic Purposes – B2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 195 | Foreign Language 1 (General English – A2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 197 | Foreign Language 1 (English for Academic Purposes – B1 level ) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 199 | Foreign Language 1 (English for Academic Purposes – B2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 283 | Turkish language 1 (А1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 4 | elective | 1 |
MDE 285 | Turkish language 1 (B1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 4 | elective | 1 |
MDE 289 | Financial literacy | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 1 |
MDE 111 | Kazakh Language 1 (А1 level/ for foreigners) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 3 |
MDE 113 | Kazakh Language 1 (B1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 3 |
MDE 115 | Kazakh Language 1 (B2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 3 |
MDE 117 | Kazakh Language 1 (C1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 3 |
MDE 121 | Russian Language 1 (А1 level/ for foreigners) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 3 |
MDE 123 | Russian Language 1 (B1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 3 |
MDE 125 | Russian Language 1 (B2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 3 |
MDE 127 | Russian Language 1 (C1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 3 |
MDE 112 | Kazakh Language 2 (А2 level/for foreigners) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 4 |
MDE 114 | Kazakh Language 2 (B1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 4 |
MDE 116 | Kazakh Language 2 (B2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 4 |
MDE 118 | Kazakh Language 2 (C1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 4 |
MDE 122 | Russian Language 2 (А2 level/ for foreigners) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 4 |
MDE 124 | Russian Language 2 (B1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 4 |
MDE 126 | Russian Language 2 (B2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 4 |
MDE 128 | Russian Language 2 (C1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | elective | 4 |
NTE – Non Theoretical Elective | |||||||
code | title | th | pr | cr | ects | type | term |
IRN 485 | State examination in major | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 8 | elective | 8 |
IRN 487 | Writing and defense of diploma | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 8 | elective | 8 |
IRN 489 | Diploma project | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 8 | elective | 8 |
RC – Requisite Courses | |||||||
code | title | th | pr | cr | ects | type | term |
MDE 001 | General English (A1 level) | 0 | 6+0 | 6 | 6 | elective | |
MDE 002 | General English (A2 level) | 0 | 6+0 | 6 | 6 | elective | |
MDE 003 | General English (B1 level) | 0 | 6+0 | 6 | 6 | elective |
1 semester | |||||
code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
IRN 105 | Introduction to International Relations | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 115 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
MDE 160 | Community engagement and value based Society 1 | 0 | 1+0 | 1 | 0 |
MDE 173 | Information and Communication Technologies (in English) | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 |
MDE 291 | Physical Education 1 | 0 | 1+0 | 1 | 2 |
XXX 13X | [ NAE ] Turkish language 1 (MDE 283, MDE 285) | 0 | 0+3 | 3 | 4 |
XXX XXX | [ NAE ] Foreign Language 1 (MDE 103, MDE 104, MDE 107, MDE 109, MDE 156, MDE 157, MDE 190, MDE 192, MDE 195, MDE 197, MDE 199, MDE 188) | 0 | 0+3 | 3 | 5 |
XXX XXX | [ NAE ] General education component (IRN 328, MDE 161, MDE 162, MDE 163, MDE 164, MDE 165, MAN 322, MDE 289) | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
Local Credit | ECTS |
Theoretical course: 18 | Theoretical course: 29 |
Non Theoretical course: 2 | Non Theoretical course: 2 |
Sum: 20 | Sum: 31 |
2 semester | |||||
code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
IRN 111 | Academic Writing | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 116 | Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Political Science) | 1 | 0+0 | 1 | 2 |
IRN 198 | Educational practice | 0 | 1+0 | 1 | 1 |
IRN 201 | Modern History of International Relations | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 234 | International politics | 1 | 1+0 | 2 | 3 |
MDE 152 | Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Sociology) | 1 | 0+0 | 1 | 2 |
MDE 170 | Community engagement and value based Society 2 | 0 | 1+0 | 1 | 0 |
MD 292 | Physical Education 2 | 0 | 1+0 | 1 | 2 |
XXX 13X | [ NAE ] Turkish language 2 (MDE 284, MDE 286) | 0 | 0+3 | 3 | 4 |
XXX XXX | [ NAE ] Foreign Language 2 (MDE 191, MDE 194, MDE 106, MDE 108, MDE 110, MDE 158, MDE 187, MDE 196, MDE 198, MDE 200) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
Local Credit | ECTS |
Theoretical course: 16 | Theoretical course: 26 |
Non Theoretical course: 3 | Non Theoretical course: 3 |
Sum: 19 | Sum: 29 |
3 semester | |||||
code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
IRN 209 | International Relations Theories | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 220 | Contemporary history of International Relations | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 367 | Research Methods in social sciences | 2 | 2+0 | 4 | 6 |
MDE 154 | Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Psychology) | 1 | 0+0 | 1 | 2 |
MDE 172 | Philosophy | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
MDE 293 | Physical Education 3 | 0 | 1+0 | 1 | 2 |
XXX XXX | [ NAE ] Kazakh (Russian) Language 1 (MDE 111, 113, 115, 117, 121, 123, 125, 127) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
Local Credit | ECTS |
Theoretical course: 17 | Theoretical course: 28 |
Non Theoretical course: 1 | Non Theoretical course: 2 |
Sum: 18 | Sum: 30 |
4 semester | |||||
code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
IRN 128 | Human Rights | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 211 | Diplomatic and Consular Services | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 299 | Educational practice | 0 | 1+0 | 1 | 1 |
MDE 153 | Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Cultural Studies) | 1 | 0+0 | 1 | 2 |
MDE 171 | History of Kazakhstan | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
MDE 294 | Physical Education 4 | 0 | 1+0 | 1 | 2 |
XXX XXX | [ NAE ] Kazakh (Russian) Language 1 (MDE 112, 114, 116, 118, 122, 124, 126, 128) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
XXX xxx | [ AE ] Foreign Language of Specialization 1 (IRN 325/IRN 329) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
Local Credit | ECTS |
Theoretical course: 14 | Theoretical course: 23 |
Non Theoretical course: 4 | Non Theoretical course: 7 |
Sum: 18 | Sum: 30 |
5 semester | |||||
code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
IRN 203 | International (Public) Law | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 205 | Foreign Policy Analysis | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 355 | International Security | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 |
XXX xxx | [ AE ] Elective(IRN 370/IRN 359) | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
XXX xxx | [ AE ] Foreign Language of Specialization 2 (IRN 308/IRN 316) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
XXX xxx | [ AE ] Elective (IRN 219/IRN 371) | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
Local Credit | ECTS |
Theoretical course: 18 | Theoretical course: 30 |
Non Theoretical course: 0 | Non Theoretical course: 0 |
Sum: 18 | Sum: 30 |
6 semester | |||||
code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
IRN 320 | Foreign Policy of Kazakhstan | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 331 | Russian Politics and Society | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 365 | Modern Diplomacy | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 3XX | [ AE ] Foreign Language of Specialization 3 (IRN 445/IRN 404) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
XXX xxx | [ AE ] Elective (IRN 366/IRN 363) | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
XXX xxx | [ AE ] Elective (IRN 351/IRN 364) | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
Local Credit | ECTS |
Theoretical course: 18 | Theoretical course: 30 |
Non Theoretical course: 0 | Non Theoretical course: 0 |
Sum: 18 | Sum: 30 |
7 semester | |||||
code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
IRN 240 | Critical Geopolitics | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 340 | Emerging China and World affairs | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 455 | International Development and Changes | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 457 | Politics in the Middle East & North Africa | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 |
IRN 40X | [ AE ] Foreign Language of Specialization 4 (IRN 410/IRN 416) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
XXX xxx | [ AE ] Elective (IRN 216/IRN 434) | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
XXX xxx | [ AE ] Elective (IRN 453/IRN 438) | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
Local Credit | ECTS |
Theoretical course: 21 | Theoretical course: 35 |
Non Theoretical course: 0 | Non Theoretical course: 0 |
Sum: 21 | Sum: 35 |
8 semester | |||||
code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
IRN 460 | Internship | 0 | 4+0 | 4 | 11 |
IRN XXX | [ NTE ] Final Assessment (IRN 485/487/489) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
IRN XXX | [ AE ] Elective (IRN 454 / IRN 458) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
Local Credit | ECTS |
Theoretical course: 3 | Theoretical course: 6 |
Non Theoretical course: 7 | Non Theoretical course: 19 |
Sum: 10 | Sum: 25 |
Total Local Credit | Total ECTS |
Theoretical course: 125 | Theoretical course: 207 |
Non Theoretical course: 17 | Non Theoretical course: 33 |
Sum: 142 | Sum: 240 |
Students majoring in “International Relations” have the opportunity to work in various fields such as embassies and consulates of Republic of Kazakhstan abroad, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, international departments of different ministries, local councils and administrative bodies, international departments of international and national companies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and research centers.
According to the results of the Atameken rating in 2025, the specialty international relations took 13th place out of 20 EP.
Aizada Nuriddenova
PhD., Assistant Professor
AIZADA NURIDDENOVA
aizada.nuriddenova@sdu.edu.kz
Post
PhD., Assistant Professor
Academic career
BA: Regional Studies, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 2010
MA: International Relations, Jilin University, 2012
PhD.: International Relations, Jilin University, 2015
Courses
IRN 340 – Emerging China and World affairs
IRN 370 – Global Political Economy
Publications
1. Nuriddenova A. Russian and Chinese Versions of “Eurasianism”: A Response from Kazakhstan, book chapter in Emerging Central Asia: Managing Great Power Relations, K. Hasan Khan and H. Koch (eds.), Clifton: Blue Dome Press, 2021. ISBN: 978-1-68206-030-8.
2. Nuriddenova A. Post-Soviet Dynamics in the Central Asian Region, Edited textbook, Zialy baspasy, Almaty, 2021. ISBN: 978-601-7647-00-1.
3. Nuriddenova A. What Happened at the Latest Central Asian Leaders’ Meeting? The Diplomat, July 23, 2022.
https://thediplomat.com/2022/07/what-happened-at-the-latest-central-asian-leaders-meeting/
4. Nuriddenova A. Institutionalization of China’s New Engagement with Central Asia, ENU Bulletin. Political Science. Regional Studies. Oriental Studies. Turkology Series, 2022. 140(3) 2022, 60-69.
5. Nuriddenova A. Visa-free travel from China could furhter boost Kazakhstan’s tourism sector, The Times of Central Asia, January 18, 2024. https://timesca.com/visa-free-travel-from-china-could-further-boost-kazakhstans-tourism-sector/
6. Nuriddenova A. “Can Central Asia Deepen Multilateral Cooperation without Institutionalization?” The Diplomat, August 12, 2024. https://thediplomat.com/2024/08/can-central-asia-deepen-multilateral-cooperation-without-institutionalization/ (co-author Sanat Kushkumbayev)
7. Nuriddenova A. “Diplomatic Engagement in Central Asia on the Rise” The Diplomat, May 14, 2024. https://thediplomat.com/2024/05/diplomatic-engagement-in-central-asia-on-the-rise/ (co-author Zhanibek Arynov)
Durdona Yussupova
MA, Senior lecturer
DURDONA YUSSUPOVA
durdona.yussupova@sdu.edu.kz
Post
MA, Senior lecturer
Academic career
BA: International Relations, Suleiman Demirel University, 2012
MA: International Relations, International University of Japan, 2014
Courses
IRN 116 – Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Political Science)
IRN 201 – Modern History of International Relations
IRN 220 – Contemporary history of International Relations
IRN 361 – Nation Building in Central Asia
IRN 468 – Contemporary Issues in International Relations
Publications
1. Yussupova D. & Issabayev M. Attitudes of teachers toward inclusive education in Kazakhstan: the case of mainstream schools of Almaty. Central Asian Economic Review, №5(140), pp. 76-90. 2021.
2. Yussupova D. Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Challenges and Perspectives for Development. In Nuriddenova A. & Baltabayeva G., Post-Soviet Dynamics in the Central Asian Region. KAskelen: SDU University. P.122-141.2021.
3. Yussupova D.“Inclusive Education in Kazakhstan: Resourced Classrooms and Beyond”, Ryskulov Conference – 2022: Impact of applied research on decision-making, pp.117-123. 2022.
4. Yussupova D. “Online and distance learning in inclusive education during Covid-19: the case of Kazakhstan”, Nottingham University «Annual ENQUIRE Conference 2022: Embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in the post covid-19 world».2022.
5. Yussupova D. Analysis of specialists’ shortages in schools with inclusive education in Kazakhstan. Vestnik Karagandinskogo Universiteta [Вестник Карагандинского университета, Серия «Экономика»]. №2(110), pp. 123-135.2023.
6. Yussupova D. & Issabayev M. Contextualising inclusive education within educational policy of Kazakhstan. Memlekettik Baskaru jane Memlekettik Qyzmet [Мемлекеттік Басқару Және Мемлекеттік Қызмет], №1(84), pp.76-91.2023.
Galym Zhussipbek
PhD., Associate professor
GALYM ZHUSSIPBEK
galym.zhussipbek@sdu.edu.kz
Post
PhD., Associate professor
Academic career
BA: International Relations, Ankara University, 1998
MA: International Relations, Ankara University, 2001
PhD: Political Science, Ankara University, 2008
Courses
– IRN 115 – Introduction to Political Philosophy
– IRN 453 – Nationalism and Religion
– IRN 128 – Human Rights
– LAW 335 – International Protection of Human Rights
Publications
- Zhussipbek G. Liberalism and Islam in Central Asia. Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Central Asia. Edited by Rico Isaacs and Erica Marat. Routledge.2021. DOI:10.4324/9780429057977-37 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780429057977-37/liberalism-islam-central-asia-galym-zhussipbek ;
- Жусипбек Г. О., Нагаевa Ж. М., & Бактыбек А. Важность модели социального государства в создании инклюзивного общества. Аль-Фараби, 75(3).2021. https://doi.org/10.48010/2021.3/1999-5911.08.
- Zhussipbek G. and Nagayeva, Z. Human rights of daughters-in-law (kelins) in Central Asia: harmful traditional practices and structural oppression. Central Asian Survey, 40(2).2021.
- Zhussipbek G. and Nagayeva Z. The Social State, Active Citizen and Empowering Education: Contribution of Montessori’s Humanistic Philosophy of Education. Adam Aemi, 94 (4).2022.
- Zhussipbek G. “Book review”, Sanghera, Balihar, and Elmira Satybaldieva. Rentier Capitalism and Its Discontents: Power, Morality and Resistance in Central Asia. Springer International Publishing, 2021. Central Asian Surver. https://doi.org/10.1080/02634937.2022.2132708
- Zhussipbek G. “Book review”, Sanghera, Balihar, and Elmira Satybaldieva. Rentier Capitalism and Its Discontents: Power, Morality and Resistance in Central Asia. Springer International Publishing, 2021. Peace Research: The Canadian Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies. Volume 54, No 1.2022
- Zhussipbek G. Section Three: Islam. A Critical Reader in Central Asian Studies: 40 Years of Central Asian Survey. Isaacs, Rico (Ed.). Routledge. ISBN 9781032060194.2022. https://www.routledge.com/A-Critical-Reader-in-Central-Asian-Studies-40-Years-of-Central-Asian-Survey/Isaacs/p/book/9781032060194.
- Zhussipbek, Galym, and Zhanar Nagayeva “The Need to Bridge the Gap between Research on Children’s Rights and Parenting Styles: Authoritative/Democratic Style as an Acultural Model for the Child’s Well-Being”. Social Sciences, 12 (1).2023.
- Zhussipbek, Galym & Nagayeva, Zhanar“Strictness is a virtue”. Social determination of authoritarian parenting and political authoritarianism: the implications for children’s rights in Eurasia”. International Journal of Children’s Rights, 31 (2).2023.
- Zhussipbek G., & Nagayeva, Z. Women’s Rights in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan: In the Grip of Conservative Re-traditionalisation and Neoliberal Capitalism. In Post-Soviet Women: New Challenges and Ways to Empowerment (pp. 115-134). Cham: Springer International Publishing.2023.
- Zhussipbek G. The human right to health: Empathy and universal human dignity versus apathetic capitalism. Adv Med Psychol Public Health. 2024; 2(1):60-71.Doi: 10.5281/zenodo.11672488.
- Zhussipbek G., Tasbolat A., & Nagayeva Z. Interdisciplinary Approach to Overcoming the Persistence of Patriarchal Islamic Interpretations: Gender Equality, the Development of Empathy and Children’s Rights, and Insights from the Reformist Eurasian Scholars of Early Twentieth Century. Open Theology, 10(1), 20220243.2024.
- Zhussipbek G. Bulletin of the Institute for Community Development “We must unite not only in our differences, but also in our shared thoughts and values”, No. 4 (6). 2024, KIPD Bulletin, pp. 55-64
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Islam Supyaldiyarov
PhD. Candidate, Senior Lecturer
Senior Adviser
ISLAM SUPYALDIYAROV
islam.supyaldiyarov@sdu.edu.kz
Post
Ph.D. Candidate, Senior Lecturer, Senior Adviser
Academic career
BA: International Relations, SDU University, 2019
MA: MA in International Relations, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 2021
Ph.D.: Ph.D. Candidate, International Relations, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, 2025
Courses
- IRN 337 – The Fight Against International Terrorism, Spring Semester, 2024-2025.
- IRN 359 – Political Economy of Central Asian Countries , Spring Semester, 2024-2025.
- IRN 205 – Foreign Policy Analysis, Fall Semester, 2024-2025.
- IRN 320 – Foreign Policy of Kazakhstan , Fall Semester, 2020-2021, 2022-2023 and 2024-2025.
- IRN 440 – Global Sustainable Development, Fall Semester, 2021-2022.
- IRN 211 – Diplomatic and Consular Services, Summer Semester, 2022.
- IRN 311 – Multilateral Diplomacy, Summer Semester, 2022.
- IRN 306 – Diplomatic Protocol and Documentation, Summer Semester, 2021.
- HIS 330 – History of world intelligence organizations, Fall Semester, 2020- 2021.
- HIS 337 – Pan islamic and pan turkic political history of Ottoman government, Fall Semester, 2020-2021.
- HIS 338 – The history of the imperialist and dictatorial regimes, Spring Semester, 2020-2021.
- HIS 342 – The history of the cold war, Europe and America with the USSR, Spring Semester, 2020-2021.
- IRN 208 – International Organizations, Spring Semester, 2019-2020.
Publications
- Neafie J., Maracchione F., Gabdulhakov R., Sheraliev K., & Supyaldiyarov I. Beyond the Silk Road: Navigating the complexities of Central Asia’s public opinion of China. Central Asia Barometer.2024.
- Supyaldiyarov I., Supyaldiyarova D., & Aliyeva S. Navigating New Realities: Central Asia’s Role in Contemporary Geopolitics. Public Administration and Civil Service, 89(2).2024. https://doi.org/10.52123/1994-2370-2024-1237.
- Supyaldiyarov I., Gupta R., & Aliyeva S. Beyond Borders and Bazaars: China and Russia’s Contest for Hearts and Minds in Central Asia. Journal of Central Asian Studies, 94(2), 52–70.2024. https://doi.org/10.52536/3006-807X.2024-2.04
- Supyaldiyarov I. Charting New (Old) paths: Unraveling India-Kazakhstan ties in Eurasian Geopolitics. Electronic Journal of Social & Strategic Studies, 05(06), 08–23. 2024. https://doi.org/10.47362/ejsss.2024.5601
- Supyaldiyarov I. Reshaping Central Asia: The Dynamics of China’s influence and Regional landscape transformation. Proceedings of the ХIX International Scientific Conference for students and young scholars «ǴYLYM JÁNE BILIM – 2024». ISBN 978-601-7697-07-5
- Supyaldiyarov I. Central Asia’s Geopolitical Crossroads: The Dynamics of Coopetition Between Russia and China. Central Asia Forum, March 11, 2024. https://centralasiaforum.org/2024/03/11/central-asiasgeopolitical-crossroads-the-dynamics-of-coopetition-between-russia-and-china/
- Supyaldiyarov I. ’Coopetition’ in Central Asia: Analyzing the nexus of competition and cooperation between Russia and China. Proceedings of VI. International Research Congress on Social Sciences, 30 December 2023, Ankara, Türkiye. ISBN: 978-605-82037-7-8
- Supyaldiyarov I. Peacekeeping operations: an overview of Kazakhstan’s participation. Proceedings of International Young Scholars Conference, June 2022. doi: https://doi.org/10.47344/iysw.v11i0.
- Supyaldiyarov I. Превентивная дипломатия в Центральной Азии. Proceedings of International Young Scholars Workshop, June 2021. ISSN 2709-1120. doi: https://doi.org/10.47344liysw.v1i0.507.
- Supyaldiyarov I. Вызовы превентивной дипломатии на современном этапе. Материалы международной научной конференции студентов и молодых ученых Фараби Әлемі», Алматы, Казахстан, 6-8 апреля 2021 года. ISBN 978-601-04-5270-1.
Submitted for publication:
- Supyaldiyarov I. ‘Strategic Discourses: A content analysis of Xi Jinping’s and Vladimir Putin’s speeches on Central Asia’. Submitted to Public Administration and Civil Service.
- Supyaldiyarov I. ‘Совпадающие интересы, расходящиеся стратегии: сравнительный анализ присутствия Китая и России в Центральной Азии’. Submitted to Bulletin of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Political Science. Regional Studies. Oriental Studies. Turkology Series.
- Supyaldiyarov I. Book chapter: ‘The Great Game redux: Competition and Cooperation in Central Asia’. Routledge.
Katira Karymsakova
MA, Senior lecturer
KATIRA KARYMSAKOVA
katira.karymsakova@sdu.edu.kz
Post
MA, Senior lecturer
Academic career
BA: Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages, 2000.
MA: Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages, 2003.
MA: Sorbonne Institute, Kazakhstan, 2016.
Courses
French Language
Publications
1. Karymsakova K. The relevance of studying the problems of religious radicalism in Kazakhstan socio-psychological development of children in a large family published: 31 January, 2022.
2. Karymsakova K. Pandemic, hoaxes and information security of kazakhstan journal of information policy 13: 140 – 158.2023. (Scopus)
3. Karymsakova K. Research Article. Pandemic, Hoaxes and Information Security of Kazakhstan Journal of Information Policy 13: 140 – 158. 2023. https://doi.org/10.5325/jinfopoli.13.2023.0011
4. Karymsakova K. The modern religious situation: Problems and ways to solve them Pharos Journal of Theology, 2024 – pdfs.semanticscholar.org
5. Karymsakova K. The relevance of studying the problems of religious radicalism in Kazakhstan,2023. https://bulpolit.enu.kz/index.php/main/article/view/228?dir=/var/www/vestnik_polit/pages
Meryem Syurmen
MA, Senior lecturer
MERYEM SYURMEN
meryem.syurmen@sdu.edu.kz
Post
MA, Senior lecturer
Academic career
BA: Two foreign languages, Suleiman Demirel University, 2020.
MA: Central and East European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies, University of Glasgow, University of Tartu, Jagiellonian University, 2022
Courses
– IRN 105 – Introduction to International Relations
– IRN 357 – Soviet Central Asia
– IRN 225 – Fundamentals of Geopolitics
– IRN 234 – International politics
Murat Turbek
MA, Teacher
MURAT TURBEK
murat.turbek@sdu.edu.kz
Post
MA, Teacher
Academic career
BA: Foreign language Institute, China,English Education,Shanxi Normal University, 2005.
BA: Foreign language Institute, Xi’an Jiao Tong University, 2014.
MA: English Education, Osh State University, Kyrgyzstan,2019
Courses
Chinese language
Publications
1.«Мұғалімнің кәсіби құзыреттілігін дамытуда ұлттық рух пен мемлекеттік тілдің орны мен қызметі», Тәрбие құралы.2022.
2. «Қазақ тілін оқыту әдістемесінің өзекті мәселелері»,Тәрбие құралы. 2023.
3. Қытай және қазақ тілдеріндегі зоонимдік мақал-мәтелдердердің көркемдік ерекшелігі , Фараби Әлемі.2024.
Sergei Golunov
Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor
SERGEI GOLUNOV
sergei.golunov@sdu.edu.kz
Post
Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor
Academic career
BA: History, Volgograd State University, 1995
PhD: Doctor of Political Sciences, Higher Attestation Commission of the Russian Federation, 2009
Courses
– IRN 209 – International Relations Theories
– IRN 355 – International Securit
– IRN 331 – Russian politics and society
– IRN 351 – European Integration and European Union
Publications
1. Golunov S. ‘Pandemic Borders of Post-Soviet de Facto States.’ Journal of Borderlands Studies.Vol. 37, issue 4: 741-760.2021. https://doi.org/10.1080/08865655.2021.1943495
2. Golunov S., Smirnova V. ‘Russian Border Controls in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Social, Political, and Economic Implications.’ Problems of Post-Communism. 2021, vol. 69, issue 1: 71 – 82. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1080/10758216.2021.1920839
3. Golunov S. Patriotic education in post-Soviet de facto states: identities and practices. In: Izvestia Altaiskogo gosudarstvennovo universiteta, no 6: 62-66. 2021.
4. Golunov S. January 2022 crisis in Kazakhstan in eyes by foreign parliamentarians. In: Izvestia Altaiskogo gosudarstvennovo universiteta, no 3: 34-38.2022.
5. Stepanova E. and Golunov S. “Peace processes, violence, and de facto states: introduction,” Pathways to Peace and Security,” no. 1(62), pp. 7–29. 2022.
6. Golunov S. Patterns in border security: regional comparisons, Journal of Borderlands Studies, 38:6.2023. 1101-1102, DOI: 10.1080/08865655.2023.2249922
7. Golunov S. Energy Security of post-Soviet de facto states: challenges, conflicts, and interdependence. In: World Economy and International Relations, vol. 67, no. 12: 116-126. 2023.
8. Golunov S. Russian border security: trends of post-Soviet transformation. Estudios fronterizos, 24, e124.2023. https://doi.org/10.21670/ref.2313124
9. Golunov S. Commissioned Book Review: Scott Radnitz, Revealing Schemes: The Politics of Conspiracy in Russia and the Post-Soviet Region. Political Studies Review, 22(1), NP1-NP2.2024. https://doi.org/10.1177/14789299231172441
Shatlyk Amanov
PhD., Assistant Professor
SHATLYK AMANOV
shatlyk.amanov@sdu.edu.kz
Post
PhD., Assistant Professor
Academic career
BA: Public Administration, Abat Izzet Baysal University, 1999
MA: Political Science, Istanbul University, 2002
PhD: International Relations,Gazi University, Turkey, 2007
Courses
– IRN 203 – International (Public) Law
– IRN 211 – Diplomatic and Consular Services
– IRN 219 – Introduction to Comparative Politics
– IRN 306 – Diplomatic Protocol and Documentation
Publications
1. Amanov Sh. The External Convergence of the EAEU on Global Issues: Evidence from the UN General Assembly Vote, 2000 – 2020. Journal of Globalization Studies, Vol. 15 No. 1, May 2024, pp. 36 – 58. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30884/jogs/2024.01.03
2. Amanov Sh. “India’s Rise in the Global South and INSTC: Insights from the ‘South − South Cooperation 3.0’ model” in Hasan Khan, K. (Ed.). 2024. India’s Economic Corridor Initiatives: INSTC and Chabahar Port (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003454540
Zhanel Sabirova
Teaching Assistant
ZHANEL SABIROVA
zhanel.sabirova@sdu.edu.kz
Post
Teaching Assistant
Academic career
BA: International Relations, SDU University, 2022
Courses
–IRN 216 – International Conflicts and Peace
Publications
1. Sabirova, Z. (2022). The effectiveness of climate financing intermediaries: comparative study of Kazakhstan and Ukraine. Journal of Global Social Sciences, 3(11), 33-56.
Zulfiya Imyarova
PhD., Assistant Professor
ZULFIYA IMYAROVA
zulfiya.imyarova@sdu.edu.kz
Post
PhD., Associate professor
Academic career
BA:Translation business, M.H. Dulati Taraz State University, 2000.
PhD: Candidate of Historical Sciences, Al-Farabi Kazakh National State University, 2009
Courses
– IRN 111 – Academic Writing
– IRN 364 – Central Asia and World Politics
Publications
- Imyarova Z. Graduate Mobility vs. Regional Return: Labor Migration Patterns in Kazakhstan. // .Н. Гумилев атындағы Еуразия ұлттық университетінің ХАБАРШЫСЫ, 1 2025.
- Imyarova Z. Institutional management and state financing for research on conflicts: efforts to sustain long-term peace post-2020. // Bulletin of Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages. Series “International Relations and Regional Studies” 4 (58), 2024. P. 218-236.
- Imyarova Z. Mobile borders and chronotope of homeland// International Journal of the Sociology of Language 2024, 2024: 288: P.67–88.Doi.org/10.1515/ijsl-2023-0011
- Imyarova Z. Civilian Protective Agency in the Communal Attacks by the External Groups in Kazakhstan // Frontiers in Political Science 2024, 6:2024 Doi: 10.3389/fpos.2024.1401714
- Imyarova Z. Empowering Almaty’s disabled workforce: action for inclusive labor market. // The Journal of Economic Research & Business Administration 2 (148), 2024. P. 96-103.
- Imyarova Z. Economies of Conflict Context and Root Causes of Inter communal Conflicts in Kazakhstan. // Central Asian Economic Review 4(151) 2023. Р.66-79.
- Imyarova Z. De sovietizing nation-building in Kazakhstan: case of 2020 Korday violence. // Vestnik Kaznu named after Abai 3 (78), 2023. P.23-32.
- Imyarova Z. Погром ин пост-Назарбаев Казахстан. // Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs. March 2023. P.1-24.
- Imyarova Z. Советская идеологема «дружбы народов» и ее трансформация в современном Казахстане. Этносоциальные процессы в Республике Казахстан. // Сборник научных трудов. – Алматы: ИФПР КН МНВО РК, 2022. Часть 3. – С.113-123.
- Imyarova Z. Balancing between majorities: Notes on Osh Dungans. // Central Asian Survey 2022, 41:3. P. 402–418. Doi.org/10.1080/02634937.2021.2013773.
Yerkebulan Sairambay
PhD., Assistant Professor
YERKEBULAN SAIRAMBAY
yerkebulan.sairambay@sdu.edu.kz
Post
PhD., Assistant Professor, Senior Research Fellow
Academic career
BA: South Kazakhstan State University, 2011
MA: MSc in Russian, Central and East European studies , University of Glasgow, 2018
MA: MA in Political Science, University of Budapest, 2018
PhD: PhD in Sociology, University of Cambridge, 2022
Courses
– IRN 367 – Research Methods in Social Sciences
Publications
SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION
- Sairambay Y. Scopus article: ‘Towards a conceptualisation of ‘alternative’ political participation’. Submitted to Journal for philosophy and cultural studies Topos.
- Sairambay Y. Book chapter: ‘Digital political participation in rural Kazakhstan: Evidence from three villages’. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books | Rowman & Littlefield.
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
- Sairambay Y. In collaboration with Kamza, A. The effects of the Russo-Ukrainian war on the Kazakhstani online media landscape. Slavonica, 29(1), 16-31. 2025. [Scopus, Q3]
- Sairambay Y. In collaboration with Kamza, A., Kap, Y., and Nurumov, B. Monitoring public electoral sentiment through online comments in the news media: A comparative study of the 2019 and 2022 presidential elections in Kazakhstan. Media Asia, 51(1), 33-61.2024. [Scopus, Q2]
- Sairambay Y. New media and political participation in Russia and Kazakhstan: Exploring the lived experiences of young people in Eurasia. Lanham: Lexington Books | Rowman & Littlefield. [Honourable mention at the Best Book Award ceremony at the Central Eurasian Studies Society conference in Almaty, 2024] 2023.
- Sairambay Y. How young people use new media in political participation in Russia and Kazakhstan. Laboratorium: Russian Review of Social Research, 14(2), 38-72.2022. [Scopus, Q1]
- Sairambay Y. Internet and social media use by young people for information about (inter)national news and politics in Russia and Kazakhstan. Studies of Transition States and Societies, 14(1), 56-70.2022.[Scopus, Q2]
- Sairambay Y. The contributions of new media to young people’s political participation in Russia and Kazakhstan. Central Asian Survey, 41(3), 571-595. 2022.[Scopus, Q2]
- Sairambay Y. Political culture and participation in Russia and Kazakhstan: A new civic culture with contestation? Slavonica, 26(2), 116-127.2021.[Scopus, Q3]
- Sairambay Y. Transitional justice and democratic consolidation in the post-Communist space: A comparative review of the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Slovakia. Politics in Central Europe, 17(1), 127-142.2021.[Scopus, Q2]
- Sairambay Y. How has digitisation facilitated the rise of “digital totalitarianism”? VISION: A Publication of Cambridge University International Development Society, Michaelmas 2021, pp. 35-37.2021.
Мemorandum | Duration |
Public Association “Red Crescent society of the Republic of Kazakhstan” | unlimited |
Kazakhstan National Federation of Clubs for UNESCO | 5 years |
Institute of Philosophy, Political Sciences and Religious Studies | 6 years |
Humanitarian and Social Sciences Research center – TURAR | 5 years |
Dos Immigration | 5 years |
Members of the advisory board of the “International Relations” educational program for the 2024-2025 academic year
Saudbayev M.Kh. | Dean of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences |
Karabayeva A. | PhD, Assistant professor, KIMEP University |
Alimzhanova A. | Head of the Department of Social Sciences |
Syurmen M. | Coordinator of the International Relations EP |
Aitkulov D. | General Director of Avtodok Kazakhstan LLP, former Head of the Ethnic Migration Department of the Migration Committee of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan |
Ruziyeva S. | SDU Graduate of International Relations program, SDU University |
Akzharova S. | Vice President for Communications and International Cooperation of Kazakhstan National Federation of Clubs for UNESCO |
Suleimen M. | Program Officer Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung |
Le Torrivellec X. | Regional Educational Cooperation Attaché Embassy of France in Kazakhstan |
Shri Kothawade Swapnil Sharad | Second secretary (Consular), Representative Office of India, Almaty |
Nurov M. | Chief expert of the Kazakhstan Center for Humanitarian and Political Conjuncture, Ph.D. / Chief Researcher of the “Association of Financial Research” |
Turdybek B. | 4th year student of International relations program |