with alternative partnerships

with alternative partnerships

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Russia’s influence in Central Asia is increasingly contested. The U.S. military presence during the War on Terror, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and EU’s energy diversification strategies have provided Central Asian states with alternative partnerships. China’s rise, in particular, has reshaped economic dynamics, with Chinese investment in infrastructure and energy surpassing Russia in several states. Despite shared interests, the Russia-China relationship in Central Asia is marked by quiet rivalry. Russia dominates security frameworks, while China leads in economic integration. Central Asian states have adeptly balanced between these powers to extract benefits while avoiding dominance by any single actor. สล็อต