In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumor that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry ...
China is reshaping Central Asia’s nuclear energy sector, challenging Russia’s long-standing dominance in the region. In September 2025, Uzbekistan explored a contingency agreement with China National ...
Russia is expanding its cyber engagement across Southeast Asia through training initiatives, cybersecurity technology exports and partnerships with regional governments. Vietnam has emerged as a ...