Central Asia shapes Afghanistan's regional role
The SCO summit in Bishkek and related meetings highlighted how Afghanistan is becoming embedded in a regional architecture led by Central Asian states and multilaterals rather than framed solely by external powers. Uzbekistan has pushed connectivity and institutional projects such as the Termez Dialogue, a Contact Group, and a proposed universal center under the SCO; Kabul initiated the April consultative dialogue and a think tank forum in 2026. The United States remains engaged with Central Asia but increasingly outside the Afghan theater, creating new dynamics for trade, transit, security and diplomatic influence across Eurasia.
Afghanistan is becoming embedded in Central Asian regional frameworks
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The United States withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021 and reduced its military role.…
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