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A weekly discussion of the geopolitical implications of current events in the Asia-Pacific, hosted by Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz from The Diplomat, with regular guests.
Inside China’s Struggle for Influence in Central Asia
Asia Geopolitics
16 minutes 57 seconds
5 days ago
Inside China’s Struggle for Influence in Central Asia
In this episode of The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast host Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) is joined by Bradley Jardine, managing director at the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs, to discuss his upcoming book, written with Edward Lemon, titled “Backlash: China’s Struggle for Influence in Central Asia.” Katie and Bradley discuss how China uses Central Asia as a testing ground for its foreign policy innovations, how Central Asian governments make use of China’s attention – and money – and how China’s machinations in the region have kicked up a backlash, motivating regional governments to take a nuanced approach on issue of regional importance. Finally, Katie and Bradley chat about the upcoming C5+1 presidential summit in Washington, D.C. which will see all five Central Asian presidents descend on the U.S. capital to meet with their American counterpart, Donald Trump. You can subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; and watch the episode on YouTube. If you like the podcast and have suggestions for content, please leave a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Ideas or questions? You can contact the hosts Panda and Putz.
Asia Geopolitics
A weekly discussion of the geopolitical implications of current events in the Asia-Pacific, hosted by Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz from The Diplomat, with regular guests.
