Uncover critical Western perspectives on the colonial dimensions of Soviet Asia. This compelling study traces how Central Asia was viewed through a colonial lens in relation to Russia, identifying anti-colonial revolutions as a major threat to the USSR. The book rigorously questions the efficacy of the colonial model for interpreting the region’s political history, challenging dominant Western discourse. An essential read for students, researchers, and enthusiasts of Asian history, geopolitics, and post-colonial studies in India, it dissects the assumptions shaping our understanding of this vital territory.