Amid growing Western pressure and changes throughout Eurasia, regions that were once considered on the Eurasian periphery are now gaining significance. Chief among them is Central Asia, a region that was historically considered part of Russia’s sphere of influence and is today emerging as a key territory connecting major players like Russia, Iran and China. […]
Water as a Barrier to Central Asia’s Rise
The region’s growing role could be hampered by a long-standing problem.
