Category: Central Asia Stans
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Central Asia: Balancing Great Power Rivalries, Regional Security, and Economic Potential Introduction Central Asia, bordered by major powers like Russia, China, and Iran, is a region rich in natural resources, cultural diversity, and strategic importance. The five former Soviet republics—Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan—have pursued varying paths since the dissolution of the USSR in…
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Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: Border Disputes, Resource Struggles, and the Quest for Stability in Central Asia Introduction Nestled in the heart of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are two mountainous nations with deep historical, cultural, and ethnic ties. Yet, despite these shared roots, the two countries have long been embroiled in complex border disputes that periodically…
Apocalypse Now Threedux: World War Thr33 