Kazakhstan: Dozens killed as government unleashes military crackdown
Thousands have been detained as Russia blames the unrest on an assortment of foreign actors.
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Thousands have been detained as Russia blames the unrest on an assortment of foreign actors.
Uzbekistan has been discussed as the most likely contender to accept some sort of U.S. military presence, despite Tashkent’s denials.
With the Taliban onboard, Turkmenistan may now hope international investors can be persuaded to get involved.
A visit to Central Asia by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo underscored how Washington sees the region defined by its own rivals.