U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to host the leaders of five Central Asian nations at the White House on Thursday as part of Washington’s ongoing bid to bolster its sway in the mineral-rich region. But for the so-called C5—consisting of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—Thursday’s talks are about maintaining a delicate balance between seeking U.S. investments and not angering Russia and China, which have long dominated influence in the region.
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Fighting Over the C5
U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to host the leaders of five Central Asian nations at the White House on Thursday as part of Washington’s ongoing bid to bolster its sway in the mineral-rich region. But for the so-called C5—consisting of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—Thursday’s talks are about maintaining a delicate balance between seeking U.S.
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