Can Trump break Russia’s grip on Central Asia as China’s influence grows?
Update: 2025-11-07
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US President Donald Trump meets with five Central Asian leaders, seeking deals on critical minerals, energy, and trade. But can Washington gain a foothold in a region long dominated by Russia — and where China’s influence is rapidly expanding?
In this episode:
- Zhumabek Sarabekov, Acting Director at the Institute of World Economics and Politics in Kazakhstan
- William Courtney, Senior Fellow at the RAND Corporation & former US Ambassador to Kazakhstan
- Dakota Irvin, Senior Analyst at PRISM Strategic Intelligence
Host: Nick Clark
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