Article on Central Asia-JAIR Convn-2011 (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the evolving relationship between India and the Central Asian republics after the Soviet Union's dissolution in 1991. It highlights the strategic importance of Central Asia for India, particularly due to geographic proximity and energy resources. The analysis details India's diplomatic, economic, and military engagements in the region, underlined by a neo-realist framework, and emphasizes the need for India to enhance cooperation with Central Asian governments to secure its interests amidst growing influence from other major powers like China and Russia.