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Can the West bump Russia out of Central Asia?

Despite its focus on the war in Ukraine, Russia shows no signs of letting go of its legacy influence in Central Asia.
Eurasianet

Breaking down the dynamics of Russian-Central Asian relations

In Dushanbe earlier in October, Russian leader Vladimir Putin seemed a bit disappointed with the state of Russia-Central Asia relations. Speaking at the second Russia-Central Asia Summit, Putin noted ...
The New York Times

How China and Russia Compete, and Cooperate, in Central Asia

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are courting regional leaders and pushing an alternative to the U.S.-led order. By Keith Bradsher and Anatoly Kurmanaev Keith ...
The Diplomat

Ian Storey on Russia’s Turn to Southeast Asia

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim shakes hands with President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, May 14, 2025. Credit: Sadiq Asyraf/Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia Over ...
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Trump’s Abrupt Turn to Russia—and Whether a U.S.-Russia Team Could Gain Any Sway in South and Southeast Asia

Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. In recent days, President Trump and his administration have released a radical new geopolitical strategy, one in which the White House seems ...
The Diplomat

After UNGA: How Did Central Asia Address (or Not) the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?

Sadyr Japarov, president of the Kyrgyz Republic, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s 79th session. In light of these events, the speeches delivered by the five Central Asian nations ...