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

Robert Khandzhyan

Mar 10

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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