The Russian Eurasian doctrine and its geostrategic dynamics towards central Asia

Abstract EN

This study aims to reveal the geo-strategic dynamics of Russia towards central Asia republics, in light of the new Eurasian doctrine driving the ruling elite orientations in this state now.

accordingly, the transformation in pillars of that doctrine to one of the vital spaces in the Eurasian heart can be investigated, as an attempt to restore its regional and global role, while keeping the Euro-Atlantic influence away from this strategically, economically and security key geographic zone.

for the dynamics of that doctrine in Russia's Eurasian space to be explained, the geopolitical approach is employed, which is suitably consistent with the new orientations of Russia, including geo-strategic challenges, mainly the energy security and control of its routes in the Caspian sea, as one of the geo-economic challenges.

additionally, this approach helps us to explain one of the most significant geo-security challenges of Russian policy towards those republics, to ward off NATO attempts to extend itself to its southern borders, more precisely.

the study concludes, that more importantly, central Asia is a key to control Russia as a land force, a vital geo-strategic actor on the Eurasian chessboard, under a highly polarized rivalry over those republics, as the Atlantic powers are seeking, notably the USA, to prevent the Russian ascension, hinder its capability building, added to containing Russia, starting from its vital spheres, as the Eurasian Russia rejected its marginal status there, rather, it saw itself as a main rival to the west, trying to game geostrategic bets in this vital space of Eurasia.