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How is Central Asia Reacting to Russia-Ukraine Crisis?
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Background Central Asia has recently been in the geopolitical spotlight with the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan and political upheaval in Kazakhstan. Russia’s special military actions in Ukraine have once again drawn attention to Central Asia

February 28, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, Article, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, economy, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Tajikistan, Remittances, Eurasian Union, Labour Migrants, CSTO. Kazakhstan
First India-Central Asia Summit: Some Major Takeaways
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

On January 27, 2022, India and Central Asian leaders held the maiden India-Central Asia Summit in a virtual format. The summit was hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by the Heads of State of the five Central Asian countries. [

January 31, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, Article, INSTC, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, trade, Chabahar, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Tourism, Connectivity, Pharmaceuticals, history and Civilization, JWG on Chbahar Port, India-Central Asia centre
मध्य एशिया: 2021 पर एक नजर और 2022 के लिए नजरिया
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

परिचय मध्य एशिया के लिए बीता साल 2021 बेहद चुनौतीपूर्ण रहा है। यह वर्ष सोवियत संघ के 1991 में विघटन क

January 25, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, Hindi, Article, एससीओ, चीन, अफगानिस्तान, उज्बेकिस्तान, कजाकिस्तान, ताजिकिस्तान, रूस, टीएपीआइ विरोध, व्यापार, तुर्केमिस्तान, भारत-सेंट्रल एशिया डायल़ॉग, अजरबैजान, क्षमता-निर्माण, कनेक्टिविटी, सीमा विवाद, टीसीजीपी
What to Expect from the First India-Central Asia Summit
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Background India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold the first-ever India-Central Asia Leaders Summit in a virtual format on January 27, 2022. This summit will bring together the heads of state of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekista

January 24, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy, Neighbourhood Studies, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Article, SCO, INSTC, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, trade, Chabahar, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Tourism, Connectivity, India-Central Asia Dialogue, Pharmaceuticals, history and Civilization
Central Asia: A Look Back At 2021 and Outlook For 2022
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Introduction The year 2021 has been challenging for Central Asia. The year marked the three decades of independence for the Central Asian countries since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The socio-economic and health impacts of the COVID-19

January 06, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, Article, China, Russia, SCO, TAPI, Protests, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, trade, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, India- Central Asia Dialogue, Azerbaijan, Capacity Building, Connectivity, Border Dispute, TCGP
Third Edition of India-Central Asia Dialogue: Bolstering India’s Central Asia Policy
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Introduction Central Asia’s geostrategic importance stands increased with the recent developments in Afghanistan. Two major powers, i.e., Russia and China continue to maintain their influence in the region while the US and West still need to work

December 30, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, Article, SCO, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, trade, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Tourism, OIC, Capacity Building, Connectivity, India-Central Asia Dialogue, Pharmaceuticals
The Strategic Significance of Turkic Council for Eurasia
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Introduction Recently Turkic Council held its Eighth Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. Some significant developments have taken place during this Summit. The name of the Turkic Council was changed to the Organization of Turkic States. Secondly, Turkmenist

December 22, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, Commentary, Russia, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, economic cooperation, Turkey, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Green Recovery, Digitization, Energy Exports, Business climate
EU-Central Asia Relations: An Emerging Partnership
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

On November 5, European Union (EU) leaders met with prime minister-level Central Asian representatives in Bishkek for the inaugural EU-Central Asia Economic Forum. The delegation from the EU was led by Executive Vice-President and Trade Commissioner

November 29, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, Article, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Taliban, European Union, Tajikistan, Green Recovery, Digitization, Civil Society, Energy Exports, Hydrocarbons, Business climate, Economic Forum
Decoding Tajikistan’s Critical Approach towards Taliban
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

The quick rise of the Taliban after the US troops started to withdraw from Afghanistan has left the country’s neighbours in a difficult situation. Pakistan, a long-time ally of the Taliban, was pleased with the Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan. C

September 23, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, Article, Pakistan, Russia, SCO, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Taliban, Tajikistan, CSTO, Military drill, IRPT, Panjshir
अफगानिस्तान के पतन पर कैसी है मध्य एशिया की प्रतिक्रिया?
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

परिचय हाल के सप्ताहों में मध्य एशियाई गणराज्यों (सीएआर) में जो घटनाक्रम होता रहा है, उसके नतीज�

September 14, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, Hindi, Article, भारत। रूस। मध्य एशिया। अफगानिस्तान । पाकिस्तान उज़्बेकिस्तान। तालिबान। एयरक्राफ्ट। अफगान शांति प्रक्रिया। ताजिकिस्तान। तुर्कमेनिस्तान। निकासी। सीएसटीओ। नेशनल रेसिस्टेंट मूवमेंट ऑफ अफगानिस्तान। सैन्य अभ्यास।
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