Two months after hosting the First Central Asia-European Union (CA-EU) Summit in Samarkand, the five Central Asian states—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan — are hosting the second China-Central Asia Summit, underscoring the growing importance of this region in Eurasian geopolitics. The summit kicked off in Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 16 and is attended by … Continue reading China “Intrudes” In Russia’s Backyard As Moscow Remains Occupied With Ukraine War; A New Great Game In Central Asia?