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Understanding Central Asia’s Security and Economic Interests

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  • Nirmala Joshi
  • Kamala Kumari

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Central Asia has always been at the centre of global power play, due to its geographic location in the centre of Eurasia and its abundant natural resources that have attracted world attention. It has, however, been caught in the vortex of international politics. An interplay of globalisation, technology and geopolitics is evident in the evolving Eurasian politics. Connectivity projects, rail, road and energy pipelines are criss-crossing the region. Its geographical proximity to Afghanistan—part of its geopolitical space—impinges on its efforts to build peace and stability. Regional cooperation is gradually taking shape in Central Asia and holds the promise of their status as independent entities. As Afghanistan is crucial for them, as well as for the world at large, understanding the security and economic issues of Central Asia becomes important. This article apart from highlighting the security and economic interests would also delineate the challenges accompanying these issues keeping the potential perspective in mind.

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  • Nirmala Joshi & Kamala Kumari, 2019. "Understanding Central Asia’s Security and Economic Interests," India Quarterly: A Journal of International Affairs, , vol. 75(1), pages 29-42, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:indqtr:v:75:y:2019:i:1:p:29-42
    DOI: 10.1177/0974928418821474
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