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Central Asian Republics come under the Extended Neighbourhood Policy for India. Discuss the nature of relations with Central Asian States.
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Central Asian Republics come under the Extended Neighbourhood Policy for India. They have a gift of geo geography which keeps them at the centre of geopolitical rivalries for centuries (cartridge autonomy). Evolution of Central Asian Relations CAR: 19511992 (Dormant Phase)1992 (Active Phase)2012 (Strategic Present) Relations with CARs: i Diplomatic: i) India-Central Asia Dialogue (2025). ii) Diplomatic contact through SCO. iii) Dedicated policy for the region (Concept Asia) iv) Cultural Exchanges Eg: Buddhist contacts. v) People to people contacts Eg: disputing. ii Economic: i) Energy diversification of India. ii) Nuclear fuels Eg: MOD unit Uzbekistan, Agreement with Kazakhstan. iii) Connectivity projects Eg: INSTC. iv) Market for Indian products Eg: generic medicine, iv) East Enterprises (2024) iii Strategic: i) Defence Exercises Eg: Khunjai with Kyrgyzstan. ii) Agreement with Tajikistan Eg: Farkhhor Airbase.
Economic continued: i Energy diversification of India. ii Nuclear fuels Eg: MOD unit Uzbekistan, Agreement with Kazakhstan. iii Connectivity projects Eg: INSTC. iv Market for Indian products Eg: generic medicine. iv) East Enterprises (2024) Strategic: i Defence Exercises Eg: Khunjai with Kyrgyzstan. ii Agreement with Tajikistan Eg: Farkhhor Airbase. However, many challenges persist: D China Factor: i) Significant presence and influence on Nations Eg: part of BRJ. ii) Economic dependence on China. II Limited connectivity directly with Central Asia: requires Afghanistan's connection. III Limited development of ongoing projects Eg: INSTC. IV Tone of Bevils - Separatism, Extremism. V Lack of strategic clarity of its stand in region. India needs to focus on: 1) Climate, Biodiversity diplomacy with CARs Eg: know-heard conservation. 2) Vilayogum - scholarships, education in India. 3) Co-operate in capacity building, DPI in region. CAR can be a crucial arm in strategic autonomy of India and needs continuous development on lines of LICsConnectivity, Connectivity, Contact and Capacity Enhancement.
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Conclusion
CAR can be a crucial arm in strategic autonomy of India and needs continuous development on lines of LICs → Connectivity, Connectivity, Contact and Capacity Enhancement.
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Diagram
Timeline showing evolution of Central Asian relations from 1951 to 2012, with phases labeled: Dormant Phase, Active Phase, and Strategic Present. Also shows relations with CARs including Diplomatic, Economic, and Strategic components.
Topper
Japleen Kaur
AIR 3882025
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GS2GS2
Topic
India and its Neighborhood - Relations
India-Central Asia Relations
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