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The disintegration of the USSR in 1991, resulted in a complete restructuring of the social, economic and political infrastructure of not just the countries that emerged out of it but also in the regions beyond. Its impact was clearly global in nature in more ways than one. The fall of communism inRussia also weakened the centuries-long process of Eurasian integration. What was unleashed was aprocess of transition that in some countries entailed elements of re-democratisation, re-privatisation of property and re-liberalisation of social relations as a whole. While in others, it was about rediscovery and recovery of native memory, indigenous traditions and also about re-modernisation. The multiple transitional experiences despite the common past of the newly emerged countries in the former Soviet space has been one of the most defining feature of the transition. Their distinct political journeys have displayed trajectories ranging from initial power struggle among competing elites to a period of marked political pluralisation in some instances and also to a reconsolidating of authoritarian rule in many cases. The variations are also evident in regard to the foreign policy choices made by these countries, as they negotiate with the world at large in the drastically changed international environment post 1991. Consequently, the prevailing strategic environment has greatly impacted the political and economic choices that many of these countries have made in pursuit of their national and strategic interests. With contemporary world politics marked by persistent competition between diverse states, regions and civilisations, Post-Soviet Eurasia presents an interesting mix of all these components. The geopolitical and civilisational aspects of Eurasianism, in which Russia occupies a pivotal geo-political place creates both opportunities and anxieties for stake holders as Post-Soviet Eurasia navigates through the complexities of contemporary global politics seeking solutions to some of the most pressing national, regional and global concerns. It is to ponder on these pertinent nuances of the transformation underway in the post-Soviet Eurasian Landscape that the theme of the International Conference is proposed as: Mapping Post-Soviet Eurasia: Political Economy, Strategic Environment and Cultural Landscape. The sub-themes would include: • Geopolitical and Civilisational Aspects of Eurasia • Historical perspectives to Eurasia • Regions and Regionalism in Eurasia • Eurasia in World Politics • Major and Regional Powers in Eurasia • Foreign Policy and Security challenges in Eurasia • Energy Politics and Energy Security of Eurasia • Democracy in Eurasia • Conflicts and Conflict Resolution in Eurasia • Terrorism and Eurasia • Religion and Culture in Eurasia • Migration in Eurasia • Future of Eurasia • Globalisation in Eurasia