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Central Asia asserts independence, leveraging great power rivalries

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Central Asian republics are increasingly asserting their independence and strategic importance, moving beyond their historical roles as pawns in geopolitical rivalries. These nations are leveraging the competition between major powers, including China and Russia, to advance their own interests. A recent summit in Astana highlighted this shift, demonstrating both China's growing engagement with the region and Central Asia's rising influence on the global stage. AI

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Central Asia asserts independence, leveraging great power rivalries

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lijia Zhang ·

    Central Asia’s republics are no longer the chess pieces of empires

    When people speak of the Great Game, they usually mean the 19th-century rivalry between the British and Russian empires for influence over Central Asia. It conjures up images of spies crossing deserts, mountain fortresses and imperial intrigue – an era vividly brought to life in …

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