Central Asia: Geopolitics, Security and Stability - Paperback

by Ajay Patnaik (Author)

Throughout history, Central Asia has served as an important strategic link between the East and the West. This book locates Central Asia within the broader geopolitics of the Eurasian region, which has witnessed many significant shifts, conflicts and events, while tracing its strategic importance.

Author Biography

Ajay Patnaik was Professor at the Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, India. He was also the Dean of the School of International Studies, JNU. He has authored four books: Central Asia: Geopolitics, Security and Stability (2016); Nations, Minorities and States in Central Asia (2003); Central Asia, between Modernity and Tradition (1995) and Perestroika and Women Labour Force in Soviet Central Asia (1989). He was also Executive Editor of the journal Contemporary Central Asia.