Central Asia’s republics are no longer the chess pieces of empires
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-07-02 07:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia Pacific
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Instead of being caught between great powers, the five Central Asian nations are using hegemonic rivalries to advance their own interests
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