The New Great Game and Indias Connect Central Asia Policy: Strategic Perspectives and Challenges

Abstract

The article is a humble attempt to explore the various strategic and political challenges faced by

India in its connect central Asia policy (CCAP) in the backdrop of the New Great Game that has

overtime developed in the Central Asian Region (CAR). The article analyses the objectives of the major

powers in the CAR while establishing linkages between the key developments in the Asian region such

as emerging Sino-Russo strategic alliance, Obamas Asia Pivot, Dushanbe summit, etc. It discusses its

implications in the form of challenges for India. Finally, it attempts to recommend a multifaceted

approach for India to strengthen its position in the CAR.