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world13 days ago

Uzbekistan’s World Cup moment nudges Washington toward a minerals pivot

Uzbekistan’s first World Cup appearance has drawn U.S. policymakers’ attention to the Central Five region’s role in critical minerals, with a Houston policy panel and a White House meeting that secured a $400 million investment and highlighted national-security aims to diversify away from China; the coverage also threads in how soccer influences U.S. politics (e.g., Josh Shapiro in Philadelphia) and touches on related World Cup logistics and enforcement stories in New York-New Jersey and beyond.

via Politico|
#central-asia#critical-minerals#diplomacy
world2 months ago

Trump’s Central Asia envoy bets big on deals and minerals

Ambassador Sergio Gor, a longtime Trump ally, serves simultaneously as U.S. ambassador to India and special envoy to Central Asia, using his close White House ties to broker roughly $25 billion in deals with five Central Asian countries and push U.S. access to critical minerals, aiming to counter China and Russia; analysts say handshake diplomacy helps, but long-term influence requires stronger institutional engagement and resources.

via Politico|
#central-asia#rare-earth-minerals#sergio-gor
Trump and U.S. Engage Central Asia in Critical Minerals and Economic Cooperation
world8 months ago

Trump and U.S. Engage Central Asia in Critical Minerals and Economic Cooperation

President Trump hosted a historic summit with five Central Asian countries at the White House, focusing on diversifying critical mineral supplies, especially rare earths, to reduce dependence on China. The meeting aimed to strengthen US influence in the region, promote economic and security cooperation, and explore resource deals, including a significant investment from Uzbekistan and mineral resource collaborations. The summit also highlighted regional efforts to balance influence from Russia and China amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

via Bloomberg.com|
#central-asia#critical-minerals#economic-partnerships
Trump Hosts Central Asian Leaders to Counter China and Russia Influence
world8 months ago

Trump Hosts Central Asian Leaders to Counter China and Russia Influence

President Trump hosted leaders from five Central Asian countries to discuss securing rare earth metals critical for high-tech industries, amid ongoing US efforts to reduce dependence on China, which dominates global rare earth supply. The summit also aimed to strengthen regional ties and explore economic and security cooperation, including potential moves like Kazakhstan joining the Abraham Accords.

via AP News|
#central-asia#diplomacy#kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan Dismantles Central Asia's Tallest Lenin Statue
world1 year ago

Kyrgyzstan Dismantles Central Asia's Tallest Lenin Statue

Kyrgyzstan quietly dismantled its tallest Lenin statue in Osh as part of a broader effort to de-Sovietize the region and strengthen national identity, while officially stating the move is for aesthetic reasons and not political. The statue, a 23-meter monument to Vladimir Lenin, is set to be relocated, reflecting regional trends of replacing Soviet-era monuments with local heroes amid geopolitical influences from Russia, China, and the West.

via The Moscow Times|
#central-asia#de-sovietization#kyrgyzstan
Archaeologists Uncover Ornate Tang Dynasty Tomb with Stunning Murals in China
archaeology2 years ago

Archaeologists Uncover Ornate Tang Dynasty Tomb with Stunning Murals in China

Archaeologists in northern China have unearthed a Tang dynasty tomb adorned with murals depicting daily life, including a possible "Westerner" with blond hair, likely a Sogdian from Central Asia. The tomb, discovered in 2018 near Taiyuan, features well-preserved scenes of men threshing grain, making noodles, and women fetching water, as well as mythical figures like dragons and phoenixes.

via Livescience.com|
#archaeological-discovery#archaeology#central-asia
Russia to Construct Central Asia's First Nuclear Plant in Uzbekistan
international-relations2 years ago

Russia to Construct Central Asia's First Nuclear Plant in Uzbekistan

Russia and Uzbekistan have signed an agreement for Russia to build Central Asia's first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, with six reactors totaling 330 megawatts. The project aims to leverage Uzbekistan's uranium reserves and increase Russia's influence in the region. The deal was finalized during talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek leader Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. Putin also pledged to boost gas deliveries to Uzbekistan, reflecting Russia's efforts to strengthen ties amid ongoing tensions with the West over the Ukraine conflict.

via The Associated Press|
#central-asia#energy#international-relations
"Central Asian Men Arrested in Russia's Dagestan Anti-Terror Operation"
crime-and-security2 years ago

"Central Asian Men Arrested in Russia's Dagestan Anti-Terror Operation"

Three men from Central Asia were arrested in southern Russia for allegedly plotting a bomb attack in the Stavropol region, following the recent Islamic State terrorist attack in Moscow. The suspects were seen shopping for bomb-making materials before being apprehended by Russian security forces. The arrests come amid heightened tensions and crackdowns on Central Asian migrants in Russia, where they form a vital part of the workforce. Experts suggest that the recruitment of attackers from Central Asia fits a pattern of vulnerable migrant workers being targeted by extremist groups, while Russian officials are cautioned against overly aggressive measures due to the country's worker shortage.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#central-asia#crime-and-security#isis