Central Asia
US Seeks Critical Mineral Partnerships at Trump's Summit with Central Asian Leaders
Nov 06, 2025 08:35 pm CST
President Trump hosts leaders from five Central Asian nations at the White House as the US pursues strategic partnerships to secure critical minerals and reduce dependence on Russia and China. The summit aims to enhance American influence in a region rich in uranium, rare earth elements, and other strategic resources essential for energy security and green technology development.
India's Strategic Pivot: Engaging the Taliban Regime Amid Regional Power Dynamics
Oct 19, 2025 03:49 pm CST
India's diplomatic engagement with the Taliban through Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit represents a significant strategic shift in South Asian geopolitics. This pragmatic approach prioritizes economic opportunities and regional security over ideological differences, challenging Pakistan's traditional influence in Afghanistan while advancing India's broader Central Asian connectivity goals. The developing relationship signals India's return to the Afghan diplomatic arena with implications for regional power dynamics and security cooperation.
US To Revoke Sanctions Waiver For Iran's Chabahar Port. Will It Affect India?
Sep 19, 2025 05:45 pm CST
In yet another tough move against India, the Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced the revocation of its waiver of sanctions over the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar, granted in 2018.