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Central Asian nations are no longer prizes in the Great Game — they advance their own interests
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Buraq Logistics
Last updated 12 July 2026
The five Central Asian nations are using hegemonic rivalries to advance their own interests.
According to SCMP analysis, Central Asian nations are no longer prizes in the Great Game.
Five countries, their own terms
The five nations — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan — are actively advancing their own interests.
They maneuver between China, Russia, Turkey, the US, and Europe to secure the best terms.
What it means for logistics
This also impacts logistics — each country competes for transit routes.
Uzbekistan is strengthening its role as Central Asia's logistics hub.
This creates a favorable business environment for companies like Buraq Logistics.
