Publications

Insights and analysis from our research network on the shifting dynamics of India-Eurasia relations.

  • Russian literary traditions and the formation of Eurasianism

    While the term “Eurasia” originated as a geological label, “Eurasianism” was born in the 1920s not in the minds of geographers, but among exiled Russian linguists, literary critics, and philosophers. Through literary reviews and structural linguistics, intellectuals like Prince Nikolai Trubetskoy built a movement asserting that Russia is a wholly unique civilization—distinct from both Europe…

  • Kurultai: Understanding the political transformation in Kazakhstan

    Kazakhstan’s first Kurultai election marks a significant step in the country’s ongoing political transformation. This article examines the shift to a unicameral legislature, the reforms under President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the debate over whether the new political architecture will deliver meaningful pluralism and oversight. It also explores the broader implications for Central Asia and Kazakhstan’s…

  • Intercultural Dialogue in Practice: Lessons from Russian-African Delegation Work

    An insightful exploration of interculturality and cultural diplomacy in international relations, drawing on firsthand experiences with African delegations in Russia.

  • The Eurasian Digital Silk Road: Can India and Eurasia Rewire the Future of Work and Knowledge?

    A quiet transformation is underway as a ‘Digital Silk Route’ takes shape across Eurasia, potentially reshaping how societies collaborate and work together beyond physical highways and pipelines.

  • From Ayni to Chabahar: India’s Strategic Retreat from Central Asia?

    While India’s exit from the Ayni Airbase was seen as a symbolic loss, the winding down of operations at Chabahar could significantly undermine India’s Central Asia outreach and weaken its long-term presence in Eurasia.

  • Eurasia in India’s Strategic Calculus

    IERF serves as a vital enabler in a rapidly transforming Eurasia, driving evidence-based continental re-engagement to help India build enduring strategic depth.

  • A Journey of Dialogue and Discovery: My Experience in India

    In 2025, I had the privilege of visiting India as a delegate of the 3rd India Central Asia Youth Delegation Forum. For me, the journey was more than a diplomatic event or an international conference.