Trump 2.0 and Regional Foreign Policy: Central Asia (Part II)

Robert Khandzhyan
Written By London Politica

Executive Summary

  • Trump’s second administration is most likely to maintain the historical US neglect of Central Asia, as foreign policy priorities lie elsewhere.

  • However, a significant change in the status quo and removal of existing hurdles could elevate Central Asia’s geostrategic importance to the US.

  • In the continued absence of US engagement, Central Asian states will continue to seek balance between Chinese and Russian interests, which Trump will tacitly accept.

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