Central Asia in an Era of Disruptive Changes

The Central Asian states are facing a number of significant challenges. Regarding foreign and security policy, it is imperative that they redefine their role in response to Russia’s expansionist ambitions, while also defining their positions within the growing rivalries between China and the USA. Domestically, questions of both stability and societal change require reassessment, including the role that civil society actors can play. The question of whether intra-regional cooperation is a more realistic prospect than before, in light of newly emerging problems, is becoming increasingly prominent

Central asia · China · Civil society · Expansionism · Foreign policy · International security