The United States is stepping up its engagement with Central Asia, with a planned “C5” summit in Washington on November 6 signaling a new strategic approach.
This initiative, confirmed by Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, comes as the geopolitical landscape of the region is being redrawn. Russia’s traditional dominance is no longer assured.
The US, China, and the EU are all competing for influence, each hosting the C5 leaders for high-level talks in recent months.
The five nations are a key prize, boasting significant natural resources and a strategic location for trade routes.
The Central Asian leaders are leveraging this interest to diversify their foreign policy and attract investment, a dynamic the US is now actively seeking to join.
