The new “Great Game” for Central Asia is escalating, with US President Donald Trump set to host the region’s five leaders for a summit on November 6 in Washington.
This meeting, confirmed by the Kazakh and Kyrgyz presidents, is a significant move in the geopolitical contest for influence. It follows similar summits held by rivals China and Russia.
The region, rich in natural resources and a potential East-West trade hub, has become a focal point of global power politics.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has opened the door for other powers to challenge its long-standing dominance.
The Trump administration is now signaling that the US will be an active player, competing for economic and strategic advantages in this critical part of the world.
