Author: Donaev Mukhammadsodik, OSCE Academy The EU and China have become more dynamic players in Central Asia since the United States withdrew from Afghanistan and Russia started losing its geopolitical reputation following its invasion of Ukraine. While Russiaās regional influence is gradually being replaced by Chinaās presence, the EU should adjust its strategy. Otherwise, the EUās plans for closer connectivity with Central Asia will exist only on paper. After the grandiose Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Samarkand in September 2022, several summits were held to further EUāCentral Asian connectivity. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, visited Uzbekistan andā¦
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