This project assesses the current geopolitical trends in the Central Asian Republics (CARs), especially concerning Russia’s ongoing retrenchment and resultant rise in Chinese influence. It will explore the space and possible means for deepening India’s engagement with the region by itself and through strategic partnerships. The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, peculiarities in China’s influence operations in the region and the increasing securitisation of China’s interests in the region will form a broad context for the Study.
A Closing Window of Opportunity: India’s Central Asia Policy in a new Eurasian security context
The report examines India’s opportunities and constraints
India, China and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
This report evaluates India’s engagement with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) amidst deteriorating Sino-Indian
