The Great Power Pivot: All Eyes on Central Asia as US Preps Summit

All eyes are on Central Asia as the United States prepares to host the region’s five presidents for a landmark summit on November 6. This meeting is the latest in a great power pivot to the region.
Confirmed by Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, the summit follows a year of intense diplomacy. The C5 leaders have already been hosted by the EU, China, and Russia, all vying for influence.
The reason for this sudden interest is twofold: resources and strategy. The region holds vast deposits of natural resources and is a potential key corridor for global trade.
Furthermore, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has disrupted traditional alliances, giving the Central Asian states an unprecedented opportunity to diversify their foreign policy.
The US is now stepping up its engagement, seeking to build stronger economic and political ties as it competes with its global rivals for a foothold in this critical part of the world.