ABSTRACT
The genesis of "Eurasianism" has its roots in the works of the Russian emigrants of the early twentieth century, who took refuge in various Western countries after the October Revolution and the subsequent civil war. The concept is gradually gaining salience in Kazakhstan's foreign policy. Economic integration features prominently in Nazarbayev's vision of Eurasianism. Kazakhstan shares the longest border with Russia; a sizeable population of ethnic Russians resides in Kazakhstan, and strong energy and trade linkages with Russia make Russia an important pillar of Kazakhstan's foreign policy structure. China is yet another powerful neighbour of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan's relation with the United States is another important vector in Kazakhstan's multi-vector diplomacy. The European Union (EU) is another important partner of Kazakhstan. With the economic integration already in progress in Eurasia, India needs to prepare herself for the new developments in the region and tap the opportunities.
