Tracing the geopolitical influence and regional power dynamics in Central Asia: a thematic analysis with Neorealist perspectives
Journal: Discover Global Society
Year: 2025

This study explores the embryonic geopolitical landscape of Central Asia (CA). It focuses on how emerging great power rivalries and regional alliances have altered its security and economic dynamics. Positioned strategically between Asia and Europe, the region has become a key arena for competition among China, Russia, the EU, and the US, driven by its vast resources, energy reserves, and implications from events like the Russia-Ukraine war (2022). China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has augm