India–Kazakhstan Partnership in a Changing Geopolitical Order explores the evolving contours of bilateral cooperation and relations between two partners in Eurasia. The book assesses how India and Kazakhstan are navigating regional realignments, economic transformations and emerging security challenges while expanding engagement in areas such as energy, connectivity, trade, defence and technology. It situates the relationship within wider Eurasian and global frameworks. The volume highlights the relevance of historical links and contemporary initiatives in strengthening understanding and long-term collaborations. By offering analytical depth alongside policy-relevant perspectives, the book provides valuable insights about India–Kazakhstan relations and their broader significance for regional stability and cooperation. The volume will be of interest to scholars, policy makers and readers seeking informed perspectives on India-Kazakhstan engagements at bilateral, regional and international levels.

Prof (Dr.) Ramakant Dwivedi is, currently (since November 4, 2024), Head, Centre for International Studies, Management Education & Research Institute (MERI), New Delhi. He is also Director of the India Central Asia Foundation (ICAF), New Delhi. He has a PhD from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Dr. Dwivedi was a Visiting Research Fellow at the Al-Beruni Institute of Oriental Studies, Tashkent (1998-2001). He was Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi (2003 – 2007). He had worked as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) with the National Security Advisor Office, Prime Minister Office, Government of India (2007 – 2024). He has looked after a variety of domains assigned to him during the service. He has represented India in 14 countries as domain expert and part of official delegation for scholarly presentations. His published works include 45 research papers in national/international journals, edited books. He has authored/edited eleven books on international relations.

Prof. Lalit Aggarwal is currently, Vice-President, MERI Group of Institutions & Chairman, MERI Start-up Hub. A distinguished educationist, he has devoted his career for advancing quality education since 1991 and has been instrumental in establishing MERI as a multidisciplinary centre of excellence. Under his leadership, MERI has expanded its academic presence in Engineering, Management, Law, Journalism, IT, Teacher Education, International Affairs and Space studies with a strong emphasis on innovation, research, and global collaboration. He has authored books and research papers while guiding students and faculty in their academic and professional journeys.

Prof. Kuralay Baizakova is at the Department of International Relations and World Economy and the Director of the Institute for Security and Cooperation Studies, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. She has been the Dean of the Faculty of International Relations of Al-Farabi KazNU in 2005-2009 and Head of the Department of International Relations and Foreign Policy in Al-Farabi KazNU in 2000-2005. She has more than 300 scientific publications published in Kazakhstan, France, Belgium, Korea, Russia, India, China, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, etc. She had been a visiting professor to the University of Le Havre, Strasbourg University (France) and to the Hanyang University (Seoul). She has been awarded by the President of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Science and Education of Kazakhstan for her distinguished contributions in the field of International Relations.