On April 23, 2026, the International University of Central Asia (IUCA) hosted a student round table titled “Multilateral Diplomacy in Conditions of Global Instability: Dialogue, Conflicts, and Strategies for Peace.” The event was dedicated to the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, observed annually on April 24.

The round table was organized by the leadership and faculty members of IUCA’s International Relations program — Sh. Suleiman, B.K. Karypov, and A.B. Azizova — together with the IUCA Department of Science and Research.

The main objective of the round table was to create an academic platform for discussing the role of multilateralism and diplomacy in conflict prevention, strengthening international peace and security, and identifying effective strategies for peaceful interaction in the contemporary world. The event also aimed to develop students’ skills in analysis, argumentation, academic writing, and public speaking.

The round table was organized into three thematic sections. The first section focused on multilateral diplomacy and the transformation of the contemporary world order. Students presented research on Kyrgyzstan’s multi-vector foreign policy, the transition from unipolarity to multipolarity, political realism and liberalism, soft power, the role of transnational corporations, and other relevant issues in contemporary diplomacy.

The second section addressed contemporary threats, conflicts, and international security. Participants analyzed cybersecurity and information threats, the Taiwan issue, international terrorism, nuclear arms control, conflicts in the Middle East, and the transformation of the international information environment.

The third section focused on global challenges and diplomacy of cooperation. Discussions covered climate diplomacy, global financial markets, modern slavery and international cooperation, the effectiveness of international assistance, the role of USAID in Kyrgyzstan’s development, and water as a factor of regional cooperation and conflict in Central Asia.

A distinctive feature of the event was the broad range of student research topics. Participants examined international processes not only from a theoretical perspective but also through contemporary political, economic, and regional cases. The working languages of the round table were Kyrgyz, Russian, and English.

At the conclusion of the event, the best presentations were recognized and participants received certificates. Articles prepared by participants that meet the established academic requirements are also planned for free publication in the IUCA Collection of Scientific Papers.

The round table formed an important part of the International Relations program’s efforts to develop students’ research and professional competencies. This format enables students to independently explore current international issues, present their research findings through evidence-based argumentation, and participate in academic discussions on peace, security, and international cooperation.