Can Trump break Russia’s grip on Central Asia as China’s influence grows?

US President Donald Trump meets with five Central Asian leaders, seeking deals on critical minerals, energy, and trade. But can Washington gain a foothold in a region long dominated by Russia — and where China’s influence is rapidly expanding?

In this episode: 

• Zhumabek Sarabekov, Acting Director at the Institute of World Economics and Politics in Kazakhstan
• William Courtney, Senior Fellow at the RAND Corporation & former US Ambassador to Kazakhstan
• Dakota Irvin, Senior Analyst at PRISM Strategic Intelligence

Host: Nick Clark

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