US President Donald Trump is set to counter his global rivals by hosting the five leaders of Central Asia for a summit in Washington, reportedly scheduled for November 6.
This diplomatic offensive, confirmed by the leaders of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, is a direct response to similar meetings held by China, Russia, and the EU in recent months.
The five former Soviet states have become a key arena for geopolitical competition. Russia’s war in Ukraine has created a power vacuum, and the US is moving to fill it.
The region is not only strategically located but is also rich in natural resources, including rare earths, which are vital to the modern economy.
The Central Asian leaders are leveraging this interest to diversify their partnerships and attract investment, aiming to revive their historical role as a key East-West trade corridor.