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C5+1
US Secretary of State Blinken Headed to Central Asia Next Week
By Catherine Putz
Antony Blinken's first trip to Central Asia will involve bilateral meetings with all five of his regional counterparts, plus a convening of the C5+1 format.
US Focuses Attention on Central Asia With New Economic Initiative
By Catherine Putz
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu's trip to Central Asia seeks to “reinforce the United States’ commitment to each country’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."
Geopolitics and China’s Engagement in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Beijing might say that there's no geopolitics wrapped up in its regional engagements, but it's plain to see.
US Afghan Envoy Visits Uzbekistan, Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
As the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan begins, some suspect Washington is looking for nearby basing options.
Why Kazakhstan Joined New Investment Partnership With Uzbekistan, US
By Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Kazakhstan is working toward a more diversified economy.
China Launches 5+1 Format Meetings With Central Asia
By Umida Hashimova
The format marks an expansion of China’s role in the region and a signal of its readiness to compete for influence.
Why the Trump Administration’s Central Asia Strategy Improves Over Its Predecessors
By S. Frederick Starr and Svante Cornell
U.S. Central Asia policy has room to improve, but the Trump administration is steering things on the right track.
A New US Strategy for Central Asia: Continuity Under Better Conditions
By Catherine Putz
The new strategy revolves around a familiar “holy trinity” -- independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity -- while acknowledging the power of new regional dynamics.
What to Expect from US Secretary of State Pompeo’s Upcoming Visit to Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
After visits to Ukraine and Belarus early in the new year, Pompeo will touch down in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Decoding Central Asia: What’s Next for the US Administration?
By Michał Romanowski
A secure and stable Central Asia is in the interest of the United States.
What Central Asia Means to the United States
By Joshua Walker and Kevin Kearney
From the Great Game to the final frontier, Central Asia takes on new importance in a rapidly shrinking world.
A New Day for US-Central Asia Relations?
By Catherine Putz
Washington needs to clarify how new C5+1 projects either build on or differ from previous endeavors.