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Contesting Russia requires renewed US engagement in Central Asia

Contesting Russia requires renewed US engagement in Central Asia

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Apr 29, 2022
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When US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III declared that Washington wanted to see Russia so “weakened" that it would no longer be able to invade a neighbouring state, he lifted the veil on US goals in Ukraine. He also held out the prospect of a long-term US-Russian contest for power and influence.

Mr. Austin's remarks were problematic on several front…

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