China has strategically pushed into education, culture, media, and art—especially in the Kazakh language.
China has strategically pushed into education, culture, media, and art—especially in the Kazakh language.
Why are Central Asian countries switching to alternative energy despite having significant natural gas and crude oil reserves? And how has China's approach to entering this alternative energy market evolved over time?
And how they adapted to local market demands and security challenges.
China has been investing in solar and wind energy projects in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, increasingly adapting its approach to the needs and regulations in each country.
The suspected shooters in the Crocus City attack were Tajiks, which has caused a backlash against labor migrants in Russia. Relations between Tajikistan and Russia, however, are unlikely to be impacted.
Kazakhstan has leveraged its natural uranium resources to hold the reins in its nuclear fuel–related dealings with China.
Russia has its Eurasian Economic Union, and China has its Belt and Road Initiative. For both projects, Central Asia is important.