• ISBN13: 9789380607634
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Politics and Current Affairs
• Publisher: Ratna Sagar
• Publisher Imprint: PrimusBook
• Publication Date: April 16, 2013
• Pages: 156
• Original Price: INR 695.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 454 grams

This book puts into perspective the dynamics of India’s relations with Central Asia as also the role of major powers in the region in the backdrop of globalization, disintegration of the Soviet Union and the emergence of the US as a pre-eminent power. A new constellation of political dynamics has radically altered the balance of power in Central and West Asia, and finds itself once again in the midst of geopolitics between major powers. The region of Central Asia is critical for India’s long-term objectives. Aspiring to be an influential global power, India has to be a player in the unfolding ‘Great Game’ on an equal footing with other major players likes the US, Russia and China if it has to successfully protect its vital national interests in the region. India’s historical, cultural and civilization ties with Central Asia should be translated into a vibrant and mutually beneficial economic partnership extending not only to trade in goods and services, but also bilateral and multi-lateral investments, scientific collaboration and commercialization of new technologies.

Nasir Raza Khan is Assistant Professor at the Academy of International Studies, holds a Ph.D. in History from Department of History & Culture, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.