U.S.-Central Asia relations

Central Asia will generally welcome -- and want -- U.S. attention, but will want a degree of circumspection.

Politico reported that the Trump administration is considering expanding the controversial “travel ban” to seven more countries, including possibly Kyrgyzstan.

Probably not. American interests in the region remain fundamentally tied to interests outside the region.

A secure and stable Central Asia is in the interest of the United States.

From the Great Game to the final frontier, Central Asia takes on new importance in a rapidly shrinking world.

Washington needs to clarify how new C5+1 projects either build on or differ from previous endeavors.

Washington's trade with Central Asia experienced a drastic drop in 2015 and recovery prospects look dim.

The US State Department wants to counteract “Russia’s well-financed propaganda machine.”

Afghanistan also tops the list of regional responses to a Gallup Poll last year; ISIS makes an appearance too.

The U.S. State Department has been ignoring many of its own rules for years; it's no surprise the Defense Department is too

A glimpse at Kazakh meritocracy and discussion of the West’s policies in the region; recommended links.