Geopolitical and Economic Interests of The Usa and PRC in Central Asia

Sanzhar Makhammaduly; Dauletbek Raev

doi:10.52536/2788-5909.2022-2.05

Authors

Sanzhar Makhammaduly Kazakh Ablaikhan University of International Relations and World Languages, Kazakhstan Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6145-1070
Dauletbek Raev Kazakh Ablaikhan University of International Relations and World Languages, Kazakhstan Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8462-2784

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52536/2788-5909.2022-2.05

Keywords:

Central Asia, China, energy, geopolitics, regional security, USA

Abstract

The article discusses the implementation of the US foreign policy, proceeding from the fundamental values declared by the state, features of the process of “promoting democracy” at the present stage, and new risks (real and potential) for regional security. The article provides forecasts of further actions that could be taken by the PRC in Central Asia. Additionally, authors provide scenarios of future events in the region based on the analysis and a possible US reaction to those events. This article is an attempt to analyze the economic interests of China and the United States in Central Asian countries. Today, when there has not been an active geopolitical struggle in the region, it is advisable to consider the economic interests of the world powers Central Asian region and to determine how much those interests contradict or complement each other.

Author Biographies

Sanzhar Makhammaduly, Kazakh Ablaikhan University of International Relations and World Languages, Kazakhstan

PhD student at the Kazakh Ablaikhan University of International Relations and World languages (Kazakhstan)
Dauletbek Raev, Kazakh Ablaikhan University of International Relations and World Languages, Kazakhstan

Doctor of Sciences in Philosophy, Professor, the Kazakh Ablaikhan University of International Relations and World Languages, (Kazakhstan)

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