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Russia in Central Asia
Central Asia’s Future: Three Powers, Three Visions
By Jeffrey Mankoff and Richard Ghiasy
China, Russia and the U.S. each have visions to connect Central Asia with the rest of Eurasia.
Can the China-Russia Warmth Last?
By Björn Alexander Düben
Despite much bonhomie of late, the two powers have sharply divergent interests in Central Asia.
Russia’s Narrative Finds an Audience in Central Asia
By Casey Michel
Unpopular elsewhere, Moscow appears to be winning friends and influencing people in the former Soviet sphere.
No Surprises in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello and Daniyar Kosnazarov
Stability triumphs over reform, as Karimov and Nazarbayev retain power in Central Asia.
China’s Growing Presence in Russia’s Backyard
By Neil Thompson
Russia’s traditional dominance of Central Asia is being tested by China’s economic appeal.
China, Russia and the Tussle for Influence in Kazakhstan
By Arthur Guschin
The two powers are pursuing competing interests in Central Asia.
Is Moscow Losing Its Security Edge in Central Asia?
By Casey Michel
Recent reports suggest a shift in the region’s security calculations.
Mackinder Revisited: Will China Establish Eurasian Empire 3.0?
By Artyom Lukin
China has emerged as a new contender for control over Mackinder’s “Heartland.”
Eurasia: The Hype of Continentalism
By Jeffrey S. Payne
‘Analysts should not allow geopolitical possibility to overshadow the divisive conflicts that exist throughout Eurasia.’
Russia’s Waning Soft Power in Central Asia
By Stephen Blank
The Russian language is fading in the region, and there seems little Moscow can do about it.
Russia-Kazakhstan Relations Took a Dive in 2014
By Casey Michel
Beyond the EEU photo-ops, relations are at their lowest point in the post-Soviet era.
U.S. Ambassador Reignites Cold War Rhetoric in Kyrgyzstan
By Joshua Kucera
Unusually blunt comments highlight the country’s role in the battle for influence in Central Asia.