Trump’s golden opportunity to win over Central Asia

On Nov. 6, the U.S. will host a meeting of the Central Asian governments: Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
The Diplomat

A Mini-Detente Between Trump and Xi: What It Means for Central Asia

The unexpected agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to ease trade restrictions at their meeting in Busan, South Korea, on October 30 is a turning point that will resonate far beyond bilateral commerce.
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Central Asia-US Summit: Address Region’s Growing Repression

Governments attending the Central Asia-US summit on November 6, 2025, should focus on improving their human rights records amid discussions of economic and security cooperation, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Putin pushes Central Asia for North-South trade corridor steps, analyst notes Kremlin’s “Turkic bloc” anxiety

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has gone on the record about his dissatisfaction with the level of Russia-Central Asia trade and investment, suggested some avenues for improving the figures at the second Central Asia-Russia Summit held in Tajik ...
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US & Central Asia: What Is the C5+1?

On November 6, 2025, the Central Asian presidents will gather in Washington DC. The summit will be the crowning achievement for a decade-old format.
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