A shift toward a more flexible and results-driven foreign policy could help the United States rebuild its presence in Central Asia, where traditional alliances have weakened. Experts suggest that focusing on shared economic and security interests—rather than relying on long-standing partnerships—may offer a more effective path forward. The region’s strategic importance, particularly in countering regional threats and supporting stability, makes this approach a key discussion in U.S. foreign policy circles. Whether such pragmatism can translate into lasting influence remains an open question as geopolitical competition intensifies.
Can the United States reassert influence with pragmatic, transactional approach to Central Asia?
