Central Asia Archives

Afghanistan Under Taliban

Publisher: Pentagon Press

The edited volume comprises 16 chapters contributed by Afghan, Central Asian, Iranian, Russian, Western, and Indian scholars and analysts. The chapters not only dwell on country perspectives but also key issues of concern to the people of Afghanistan and the wider region. It includes terrorism, transnational crime, drug production and distribution, the governance system and the state of education in Afghanistan. The contributions in the volume paint an unflattering view of the ground reality in Afghanistan, and a connecting thread of pessimism runs through various analyses.

ISBN: 978-81-988370-8-0,
Price: ₹ 1295/-
E-copy available

Vishal Chandra
August 5, 2025
Book

Russia’s Central Asian Gas Gambit

The Trilateral Gas Union, involving Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, has gained traction due to gas shortages which exposed the limitations of existing energy infrastructure.

Central Asia–Japan Relations: Benefits and Challenges

Japan can become an important partner in shaping Central Asia’s future growth and integration into the global economy.

Anusua Ganguly
December 27, 2024
IDSA Comments

The Future of Water Management in Central Asia

The Central Asian water crisis is a product of climate change, inefficient water management, and lack of cooperation and coordination among the five Central Asian Republics.

The Dynamics of Central Asian Engagement with the Taliban Government

Geopolitical and geo-economic reasons account for the Central Asian nations, barring Tajikistan, following a multi-vector approach towards the Afghan Taliban regime.

Jason Wahlang
February 19, 2024
IDSA Comments

Central Asia: Democracy, Instability and Strategic Game in Kyrgyzstan

Publisher: Pentagon Press

Central Asia remains both stable and unpredictable after 20 years of its reemergence. The states here continue to undergo complex nation-building process, which is far from complete. The book is an attempt to provide an overview of political and strategic processes at work in the region by taking the case of Kyrgyzstan – tracing the events erupted since 2005 and more after 2010.

ISBN 978-81-8274-752-4,
Price: ?. 995/-
E-copy available

Islamic State Khorasan and Central Asia

The Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP) is seeking to expand its regional influence in Central Asia.

Jason Wahlang
June 28, 2023
Issue Brief

Kazakhstan’s ‘Multi-Vector’ Foreign Policy Amidst the Ukraine War

Kazakhstan has strengthened its partnerships with regional and extra-regional actors amidst the ongoing regional turmoil.

Jason Wahlang
April 27, 2023
IDSA Comments

Russia’s ‘Partial Mobilisation’ and Central Asia

Russia’s partial mobilisation has also had regional domestic repercussions, especially so in the Central Asian Republics.

Jason Wahlang
November 24, 2022
IDSA Comments

Turkmenistan’s Neutrality-Based Foreign Policy: Issues and Challenges

The fluid geopolitical situation arising out of the Russian military intervention in Ukraine has added to the challenges of Turkmenistan’s leadership in implementing their stated neutrality-based foreign policy doctrine.

Jason Wahlang
July 20, 2022
Issue Brief