The Challenges Faced by Russia in Central Asia to Secure its National Interests Post-Soviet Union

Abstract

It aims to evaluate the ongoing evolution of contemporary Russian foreign policy, which directs its domestic and global activities. Given the presence of soldiers in post-Soviet Central Asia, the rise in post-Soviet state conflict, and President Putin's geopolitical ambition, this old pattern still dominates foreign policy, which appears to be more aggressive under him. The Central Asian Republic (CAR), is economically and militarily dependent on Russia. It was mentioned that the social, political, and economic unrest in the countries of Central Asia might spread to the Russian mainland. As a result, Russia has utilized a variety of tactics to safeguard the area and has continued to play a significant external role in Central Asia after the Soviet Union. The administration of energy resources, the provision of security forces, and the establishment of regional organizations are the main concerns of this study on Russia's interests in Central Asia. The interests of CAR in Russia and those of Russia in Central Asia are somewhat complementary. The status of Russia's superpowers and the nature of Eurasia have never been contested by CAR. For the United States, China, Iran, Turkey, India, and Pakistan, however, the center of Eurasia has turned into a volatile region. Russian influence is viewed as being threatened by Western policy. Today, Russia's intentions in Central Asia are categorically described as a "new empire" policy and are considered as an effort to limit outside influences in the area. Halford Mackinder's thought, whose priorities are essentially tied to economy and security, is reflected in key ways in Russian policy.