Advertisement On the heels of their first ever summit with the U.S. president, Central Asia’s leaders touched down in Berlin last week for a summit hosted by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The war in Ukraine (and the end of the war in Afghanistan) has fed a widespread recalibration of relations between not just the United … Read more
Advertisement Amidst significant geopolitical shifts and Central Asia’s burgeoning economic and political potential, German interest in the region has significantly increased in recent years. Germany, along with the European Union, aims to divest from U.S. strategic hegemony to engage in a multipolar global contest with China and Russia. This recalibration is further informed by Germany’s … Read more
Advertisement German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s recent state visit to Kazakhstan could signal a shift in Central Asian geopolitics amidst ongoing global crises. As Germany moves to balance China and Russia’s influence, the visit illuminated the potential for mutual benefits across various sectors such as education, technology, and economics. However, it also raises key questions about … Read more
Crossroads Asia | Diplomacy | Central Asia Tashkent’s readouts of the president’s meetings in Berlin highlight the quest for “multifaceted” cooperation. Advertisement Shortly after a new constitution was approved via referendum in Uzbekistan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev traveled to Germany for a two-day visit. Mirziyoyev arrived in Berlin on May 2 and met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. There was … Read more