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U.S. in Central Asia
Renewed Horizons: Strengthening Central Asia-US Relations under the Trump Administration
By Javlon Vakhabov
As the new administration charts its foreign policy course, a stronger Central Asia-U.S. partnership can serve as a model for mutually beneficial cooperation.
Kazakhstan-US Convene Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Astana
By Catherine Putz
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu heads to Uzbekistan and India next.
What Happened at the First-Ever Central Asia-US Leaders’ Summit?
By Colleen Wood
Biden met with Central Asian presidents on the sidelines of UNGA to discuss security, economic cooperation, and critical minerals.
A Case for Greater US Engagement in Central Asia
By Hunter Stoll
Russian and Chinese influence in the region will never go away. But the United States now has a rare and valuable window of opportunity.
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Repeal Jackson-Vanik for Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Senators Murphy and Young stress that the time is ripe to drop the “outdated” restrictions of Jackson-Vanik and “redefine” the U.S. relationship with Central Asia.
Will We Soon See a Central Asia-US Leaders’ Summit?
By Catherine Putz
If Biden does indeed meet with the Central Asian presidents in New York on the sidelines of UNGA it will be with both Russia and China in mind.
Ukraine’s Shadow Over Blinken’s Travels Through Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The war in Ukraine provided the thematic backdrop for the U.S. secretary of state’s recent trip through Central Asia in a way the U.S. war in Afghanistan once did.
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.
Military Exercises in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Illustrate Regional Cooperation and Concerns
By Catherine Putz
A Tajik-Uzbek joint military exercise concluded in Uzbekistan just as a U.S.-organized regional military exercise kicked off in Tajikistan.
Russian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Says US-NATO Steppe Eagle Exercise Will ‘No Longer Fly’
By Catherine Putz
Without directly commenting, CENTOM told The Diplomat that “plans for shared military environments involving our partners in Kazakhstan are currently underway.”
Is It Time for the US to Press Uzbekistan on Human Rights?
By Catherine Putz
A group of U.S. Senators have asked the Biden administration to center human rights in the upcoming Strategic Partnership Dialogue with Uzbekistan.
With Accelerated Afghan Withdrawal, US Engagement With Central Asia Intensifies
By Catherine Putz
U.S. forces are reportedly days away from completing the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Central Asian diplomats are making the rounds in Washington, DC.
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.
US-Central Asia: New Trilateral Dialogues Bring Regional Focus to Afghanistan
By Akram Umarov
In May 2020 and March 2021, the United States started up two new trilateral dialogues pairing Afghanistan with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Why Kazakhstan Joined New Investment Partnership With Uzbekistan, US
By Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Kazakhstan is working toward a more diversified economy.
Slow Anti-Americanism in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
“U.S. power can inadvertently shift politics even in regions like Central Asia where the United States is remote.”
US-Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Trilateral Tests Out New Format for Engagement
By Catherine Putz
The new trilateral fits into existing efforts to increase regional cooperation and integrate Afghanistan’s into Central Asian thinking.
Press Freedom Questions Follow Pompeo to Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The U.S. secretary of state said he’s sent a “perfect message” on press freedoms.
US Secretary of State Pompeo’s Trip to Central Asia Back on
By Catherine Putz
This weekend Pompeo will make stops in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Security at the Core of Senior US Diplomat’s Visit to Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Regional cooperation and security were the top-line items of Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells’ recent trek to Tajikistan.
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.
Same Interests, New Climate: Assessing the US-Uzbekistan Relationship
By Catherine Putz
American interests in Uzbekistan have remained stable across administrations, but opportunities for cooperation have grown.
What Are US Interests in Turkmenistan?
By Victoria Clement
As a new U.S. Ambassador heads to Turkmenistan, the time is ripe to assess American interests in the Central Asian state.
China and Russia in Central Asia: Rivalries and Resonance
By Catherine Putz
Finding the balance in the long-term between rivalry and resonance may be difficult for Beijing and Moscow.
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