This compendium of eight papers attempts to provide insights into the interplay between globalization and identity from the perspectives of India and Russia. Using theoretical and empirical methods to examine several interconnected problems, it addresses important issues concerning local, national and international narratives on globalization and identity, citizenship, pluralism and separatism, and economic as well as religious issues.

Taking a close look at the emerging political landscapes, it discusses at length the conflict between national and international narratives, ethnic and religious conflicts, and regional prospects. The influence of national inequalities on identity has also been examines.