2026-11-06
Seminar on Combating Extremism and Terrorism Held at the Department of International Relations
On November 5, 2026, the Department of International Relations at Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University organized a seminar entitled “Problems of Extremism and Terrorism in Kyrgyzstan and Strategies for Countering These Threats.”
The seminar was delivered by Associate Professor Zakir Chotaev, a faculty member of the Department of International Relations. The event addressed challenges related to extremism and terrorism in Kyrgyzstan, the historical development of these threats, and the state's strategies for combating them.
In his opening remarks, Professor Yunus Emre Gürbüz, Head of the Department of International Relations, emphasized that extremism and terrorism are important issues that must be examined not only from a security perspective but also in their political, social, and international dimensions. He highlighted the significant role universities play in evaluating contemporary issues through a scientific approach and noted that such academic events contribute to expanding students' knowledge.
In his presentation, Associate Professor Chotaev discussed the differences between the concepts of extremism, radicalism, and terrorism. He also provided information on the legal and institutional measures implemented in Kyrgyzstan to counter these threats. In particular, he compared the state programmes covering the periods 2017–2022 and 2023–2027, evaluating the development of the country's counter-extremism and counter-terrorism policies.
Chotaev further explained the priorities outlined in the 2023–2027 state programme, emphasizing preventive measures, inter-agency coordination, educational and public awareness activities, international cooperation, and the social reintegration of individuals influenced by radical ideologies.
The seminar, conducted in Russian, contributed to the academic examination of Kyrgyzstan's national security policies and strategies for combating extremism and terrorism.
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