Publications

Trump Should Visit Central Asia

October 6, 2025 S. Frederick Starr The Washington Times

Central Asia and the Caucasus have recently attracted American attention. Wabtec and Boeing have announced multibillion-dollar investments in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, respectively, and groups of American investors have descended on every country in the region.

A Strategy for Greater Central Asia

April 25, 2025 Laura Linderman,  Svante E. Cornell,  S. Frederick Starr,  Mamuka Tsereteli,  S. Enders Wimbush American Foreign Policy Council

America needs an effective strategy for Greater Central Asia to enhance its competitive position in a region that will significantly impact the Russia-China relationship, geopolitical competition in Asia, and key resource markets including uranium, oil, and natural gas. The proposed strategy ensures open access in Greater Central Asia while securing opportunities for profitable American investment through technological partnership, resource development, and logistical facilitation.