Regional Dimension of Digital Transformation: The Interests of The European Union in The Countries of Central Asia

Arsen   Maltabarov; Meiram   Sarybayev; Yermek   Chukubayev

doi:10.52536/2788-5909.2023-3.04

Authors

Arsen Maltabarov Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8864-6049
Meiram Sarybayev KazNTU Satbayev University, Kazakhstan Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8420-9255
Yermek Chukubayev Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7000-024X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52536/2788-5909.2023-3.04

Keywords:

digital transformation, game theory, European Union, actor, integration, digital diplomacy

Abstract

Today, digital transformation leads to the acceleration of processes and at the same time to the complication of relations between actors in world politics. The countries of the Central Asian region (CAR) in today's geopolitical realities are faced with a new challenge - the timely introduction of digital solutions to the dynamics of these conditions. In this context, the purpose of this study is to identify the main directions, problems and prospects of digital transformation of the CAR countries in the new geopolitical conditions.

In this study, the method of game theory is used in the context of international relations on the example of the interaction of the CAR countries and the EU. The authors have carried out work on finding compromise strategies of interaction between the parties leading to certain Nash equilibrium. The results of the study showed that the implementation of joint projects of the CAR and the EU on digital transformation will make it possible not only to update outdated digital platforms, but also create conditions for increasing the competitiveness of transport hubs on the world market. This is especially relevant in today's unstable political and socio-economic conditions.

The results revealed the problems of interregional cooperation based on game theory strategies in the field of digital transformation. The application of the game theory method helped to analyze the possibilities of regulating the state's position in the international arena. As a result, the authors managed to find a solution to the conflict of interests between the players and establish the optimality of their strategies.

Author Biographies

Arsen Maltabarov, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan

PhD student at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (Kazakhstan)
Meiram Sarybayev , KazNTU Satbayev University, Kazakhstan

PhD in History, Associate Professor at KazNTU Satbayev University (Kazakhstan)
Yermek Chukubayev, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan

Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (Kazakhstan)

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