India and Central Asia

Through a series of articles written by eminent authors-specialists in the field of international relations-detailing the history, geography, economic resources and the future trend in development, Indranil Benerjie has highlighted the role played by the superpower and other aspiring to be superpowers towards fulfilling their security and energy needs. It is clear that their eyes are on the oil reserves of the region-the entire Central Asia. Russia and China, unable to oppose the US activities openly are also alarmed as the prospect of growing US power and hegemony in the region and are preparing to meet the challenge in their own way. India, with the age old friendly ties with the countries of the region, has now been added the consideration of security and the future requirement of energy-oil energy. In the articles India’s security needs and energy problems are brilliantly analysed, pointing out shortcomings in earlier policy and suggesting new course of action.