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Europe and Central Asia are linked through geopolitical strategy, as Central Asian nations engage with Europe to balance power [1] and establish a distinct political identity [2]. Furthermore, Europe is increasingly viewed as a primary stakeholder responsible for the 'arc of crisis' that encompasses Central Asia [3].
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Tracing the geopolitical influence and regional power dynamics in ... link.springer.com 2 facts
claimCentral Asian countries have expanded their alliances to include the United States and Europe to avoid becoming dependent on a single great power, reflecting neorealist balancing dynamics.
claimA large portion of the ruling class in Central Asia views their affiliation with Europe as a way to differentiate themselves from nations that were never Soviet satellites.
Political and social trends in the future of global security. A meta ... link.springer.com 1 fact
claimThe United States is moving towards energy self-sufficiency, while Europe faces an 'arc of crisis' spanning Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, potentially leading the United States to disengage and leave primary responsibility for these regions to European nations.