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Asia-Pacific

Central Asia: The blind spot Trump can't afford to ignore

From energy resources to economic growth, the region holds key assets for US foreign policy, trade, and security interests

Pakistan's democracy hanging by a thread
Middle East

Pakistan's democracy hanging by a thread

As Shehbaz Sharif is sworn in as new PM, a growing chorus in Congress is calling on Biden to investigate allegations of election fraud

Don't disrupt Uzbekistan's Russia-China balance
Asia-Pacific

Don't disrupt Uzbekistan's Russia-China balance

Tashkent is a valuable regional mediator. Washington shouldn't view it as a pawn in its game of great power competition

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Europe

Europe woos Central Asia as Russia’s appeal wanes

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is the latest high-level Western official to visit the region, and Moscow isn't happy.

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Europe

Russia sanctions are spurring a new Silk Road

To avoid sanctions, countries are actively reopening moribund routes and creating greater connectivity across the Middle East and Asia.

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Asia-Pacific

The Karakalpakstan protests are both a history lesson and warning for the West

The tiny independent region is one of many places chafing against arbitrary borders imposed by former empires.