The Central Asian Chessboard: Seeking Cooperation Amid Competition

It was stated in this expert roundtable titled “The Central Asian Chessboard: Seeking Cooperation Amid Competition” that the geopolitical recalibration since 2022 has thrust Central Asian states into global prominence, with Türkiye serving as a diplomatic trailblazer due to early bilateral engagements. Central Asian countries, exhibiting identity assertiveness following the war in Ukraine, are undergoing a significant decolonisation process, marking a departure from their historic passivity since the Cold War.