Russia’s and China’s quiet contest in Central Asia
While Russia focuses on its geopolitical objectives
in Central Asia, China’s primarily interest is in the region’s mineral and
energy resources. As recipients of Chinese investments and development aid, the
five Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
and Uzbekistan – are seeking to leverage the two powers’ competition for their
own benefit.
Russia & Central Asia
Zorigt Dashdorj
17.04.2018