The Troika’s (the U.S, Russia and China) Competitive Plans of Integration for Central Asia
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https://doi.org/10.54418/ca-87.118Keywords:
Central Asia, Integration plan, The New Silk Road Initiative, Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).Abstract
The Central Asian hinterland had been the central point of the 19th century imperial rivalry between Russia and Britain. The importance of Central Asia remains the same, though the players and its dimensions have changed. Two aspects have increased the importance of Central Asia in global politics. First aspect is the geographical position of Central Asia, that the region is landlocked. Therefore, it requires developed overland connectivity routes to approach other states and markets. The second aspect is the abundance of gas and oil reserves in the area. The concept of control over integration is the soul of the current geostrategic situation of Central Asia. The three great powers such as China, Russia and USA are working on their integration plan to provide direction to the region and manipulate the region according to their desires and interests. The great powers try to increase their own influence and to deny it to others (competitors). The great powers struggle for control over the production and marketing of hydrocarbon resources, transit routes and their influence in the region. Competition and collaboration are manifest in the changing competition and competitive interests of the great powers. Beijing enjoys a favorable geographical position over the Washington and is close to the region. Beijing enjoys huge financial and economic leverage as compared to Moscow. China’s initiative is providing outlets to Central Asian Republics (CARs) and consequently, the region is rapidly coming under its influence.
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