The US Courts Central Asia but China has a Head Start

Rubio brings $12b of potential US deals to Central Asia

By: Toh Han Shih

Image from Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting

As the US steps up its presence in Central Asia, the region could be squeezed between the US and China over the resource-rich region, analysts say. The US is seeking to increase its economic access to Central Asia, underscored by $12 billion of potential deals, accompanying US Secre…