Context | Eurasian Hinterland: The ‘Great Game’ over Central Asia

In the latest episode of Context, Orkhan Amashov sat down with Ahmad Alili, Director of the Caucasus Policy Analysis Center, to examine the intensifying geopolitical competition over Central Asia and its implications for the evolving international order. The discussion explored Uzbekistan’s growing strategic importance, the competing interests of the United States, China, and Russia, and Azerbaijan’s emerging role as a key gateway connecting Central Asia with Western markets through the Middle Corridor. It also considered prospects for deeper regional cooperation, including a potential C6+1 format, and the implications of Armenia’s proposed 2031 timeline for concluding the peace process. 📲 Follow us on social media for real-time updates: 🌐 Web: https://anewz.tv/ ✖️ X (Twitter): https://x.com/anewz_tv 📷 Instagram:   / anewz.tv   📘 Facebook:   / anewztv   🎵 TikTok:   / anewztv   💼 LinkedIn:   / anewz   💬 Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!