More: Central Asia
From Consultations to Action: Central Asia at a Crossroads
The leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan met in the Caspian resort of Avaza, Turkmenistan, on October 8, 2026, for the...
Rubio Visits Uzbekistan to Deepen US Ties With Central Asia Amid Geopolitical Rivalry
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Uzbekistan to meet with foreign ministers from five Central Asian countries: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. This...
The importance of Secretary Rubio’s trip to Uzbekistan
Secretary Marco Rubio will visit Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in “mid-October” to attend a C5+1 summit to engage the Central Asian region. He will also lead...
South Korea deepens Central Asia ties over critical minerals
South Korea is strengthening its economic engagement with Central Asia, placing critical minerals, energy and supply chain cooperation at the centre of its strategy...
Is Central Asia Finally Breaking Free from Russia’s Strategic Shadow?
For decades, geography gave Russia an enormous advantage in Central Asia. Much of the region's trade with Europe travelled north through Russian territory, while...
The Paradox of Central Asian Integration: From Hegemonic Dependency to a Trans-Regional “Chain Coalition”
Central Asia is a complex and geopolitically significant area, comprising five ethnic-based republics: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The region’s current security system...
EurAsian (Networks of) Corridors
For over a century, discussions about Eurasia have been dominated by the language of competition. The last two decades accelerated it further: Analysts compare...
Gwadar’s Emergence: Strategic Opportunity or Geopolitical Flashpoint for Regional Trade?
Gwadar Port's 2026 trajectory presents a compelling narrative: a transformative maritime hub designed to decongest the Strait of Hormuz, provide Central Asian landlocked nations...
The Board of Peace and Central Asia
President Donald Trump's alternative to the United Nations is a very ambitious and global idea, the future of which is unclear. Will the body...