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Throughout history, Central Asian countries have benefited from the ancient Silk Road which connected East Asia with Europe and later on other parts of the world by making Central Asia as a true crossroads of civilizations. Today, Central Asia still has significant potential for connectivity and economic development; meanwhile, this potential and opportunities have so far been untapped, as the region are not yet fully integrated into the global economy due to logistical and connectivity constraints. (more…)
The documents signed by Central Asian presidents in Cholpon Ata are a significant step toward closer cooperation in the region, according to Umedjon Ibrohimzoda, a political scientist and participant of the school of analytics of CABAR.asia. However, it is important to adhere to the principle of equality and mutually beneficial cooperation in the integration process of Central Asia. (more…)
“The fear is increasing in Central Asia that a default domino is just around the corner and, looking at the overall stance of both their strategic partners, Moscow and Beijing, they are bound to look for alternatives. India is best situated at seizing this opportunity and this can be a step at changing the balances with China and Russia”, – writes analyst Dimitris Simeonidis, exclusively for CABAR.asia.