... participating in these discussions. The region’s involvement, alongside the strong Russia-India partnership, provides a solid foundation for expanding cooperation on regional security issues. Cross-border terrorism remains a central concern for India, with Russia and Central Asia recognized as key actors in eradicating this threat.
In parallel, India’s Eurasian strategy emphasizes connectivity, reflecting its commitment to a multipolar world. Initiatives like the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC),...
... concrete projects never materialized. One reason was a degree of mistrust in the mid-2000s, triggered by New Delhi’s rapprochement with Washington.
The new era sets different tasks. There is an urgent need to implement trilateral projects (India–Russia–a Central Asian state) in the areas of resource development, renewable energy, and new technologies. Such initiatives would give additional momentum to the INSTC project by strengthening the internal incentives for expanding investment in transport infrastructure....
... Diplomatic Maturity and Forward Thinking
Moscow’s evolving approach to Afghanistan reflects a broader pattern in Russian foreign policy: proactive engagement, strategic autonomy, and multipolar diplomacy. From Syria to Africa, and now in South and Central Asia, Russia has demonstrated a willingness to challenge Western orthodoxy while advocating for local solutions to local problems.
Russia understands that peace in Afghanistan is not only an Afghan need—it is a prerequisite for the security of the Eurasian ...
... evolution of the statehood of Russia and the Central Asian countries affects their ability to ensure that sustainable cooperation grows on the solid foundation of our relations. This is what our common neighbours in China, Iran and Afghanistan expect from Russia and Central Asia, as well as the other major powers of Eurasia, such as, for example, India.
Now, when cooperation between Russia and the Central Asian countries is reaching a new level, it seems important to pay attention to several issues that will arise ...
... jointly by RIAC, ICCA RAS and the Fudan University focuses on the political and economic engagement between Moscow and Beijing in Central Asia and Eurasia as the key region of their shared interest. The report contains data monitoring the evolution of bilateral ... ... sectors. Recommendations for relevant ministries and agencies can be found within the analysis of the report.
Authors
From Russia:
Kirill Babaev, Dr. of Philological Sciences, Vladimir Danilov, Ph.D. in Economics, Yuri Kulintsev, Ph.D. in Political ...
... they recommend rather than demand it. The composition of the government is also a domestic matter for each country, and the three years of Taliban rule show that the movement has confirmed its internal legitimacy. Recommendations for inclusivity from Russia, Iran or other Central Asian states imply that a government representing a broader political spectrum would better serve the interests of the country and society, and therefore be more stable. Representation of different political forces, including ethno-political ones,...
Policy Brief #52/2024
Policy Brief #52/2024
The role of Central Asian countries in regional and global political processes has increased significantly recently. Russia and China have contributed to this growth more than any other extra-regional player, diversifying their trade and economic ties with Central Asian countries, demonstrating an interest in strengthening their “sustainable security.” At the same ...
... and logistical structure of regional cooperation, but also for establishing a separate security space and political dialogue in the South Caucasus.
Energy, transport and logistics are the core and most promising spheres in expanding cooperation in the Russia — Azerbaijan — Central Asia triangle. The parties are ready to continue discussing new investment projects in the Caspian region and access to external markets.
There is a need for further institutionalization of the Caspian Five group to address many common issues,...
... elaboration of a common development strategy bolstered economically.
Third
, blurring the SCO’s regional security functionality means that one cannot always see a clear boundary between the SCO and the CSTO, especially since a number of countries, including Russia, are members of both structures. Moreover, if we take the Central Asian track, it is the CSTO that remains the real guarantor of high-level security for the countries of the region in the face of current challenges and threats, while the SCO’s tools for protecting the national interests of its member states ...
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Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) staff participated in the congress. RIAC also organized and co-organized several thematic sections.
On April 26, RIAC and Tomsk State University (TSU) held a section themed “Educational Cooperation Between Russia and Central Asian Nations Amid Internationalization of Higher Education.” The welcome remarks were delivered by RIAC Director General Ivan Timofeev and TSU Vice Rector for International Affairs Artyom Rykun. Reports were presented by Galina Savchuk, Head ...
