US President Donald Trump meets with five Central Asian leaders, seeking deals on critical minerals, energy, and trade. But can Washington gain a foothold in a region long dominated by Russia — and where China’s influence is rapidly expanding?

In this episode: 

• Zhumabek Sarabekov, Acting Director at the Institute of World Economics and Politics in Kazakhstan
• William Courtney, Senior Fellow at the RAND Corporation & former US Ambassador to Kazakhstan
• Dakota Irvin, Senior Analyst at PRISM Strategic Intelligence

Host: Nick Clark

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