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This paper argues that the concept of Eurasia is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditionally, Eurasia as a post-Soviet space has dominated geopolitical thinking, with Russia positioned as the central actor attempting to maintain influence over its former Soviet republics. However, this old post-Soviet paradigm—where Russia sought to dominate the region economically, politically, and militarily—is fading. In its place, a new framework for understanding Eurasia is emerging: Eurasia as a site of multipolarity.

In this new vision, Eurasia is no longer defined solely by the legacy of the Soviet Union or the gravitational pull of Russia. Instead, it has become a dynamic, multipolar space where multiple powers—both regional and global—vie for influence. Countries like China, Turkey, and India have asserted themselves in ways that were unthinkable even a decade ago, positioning themselves as key players in shaping the future of this vast region. This new Eurasianism increasingly overlaps with the Global South, forming an expansive geopolitical sphere that integrates a wide range of actors challenging Western hegemony.

The paper traces this evolution, demonstrating how Eurasia has been redefined to encompass broader spaces, linking emerging powers with overlapping interests. Russia’s role has shifted from being the dominant force in the post-Soviet space to one of many actors in a more fluid and competitive global order. Eurasia now serves as a conceptual bridge connecting powers like China and Turkey, positioning the region as a hub for multipolar collaboration rather than a battleground for Russian dominance.

Ultimately, this paper highlights how the term Eurasia is being reconstituted as a flexible, global concept that transcends its post-Soviet roots, representing a new civilizational and strategic narrative that speaks to the ambitions of multiple powers in the 21st century.