Chicago Council on Global Affairs 59d ago

As US relations with many allies grow strained, ties with Central Asia are warming. The region offers key resources, trade corridors, and diplomatic opportunities, and Central Asian governments are eager to cooperate with Washington. Central Asian immigrants have also built vibrant communities in cities like Chicago, contributing to transportation, logistics, and entrepreneurship. Can the US sustain meaningful engagement in a region it has historically struggled to prioritize? What do Central Asian countries want from Washington, and what does deeper US involvement mean for a region long accustomed to balancing Russia and China? What challenges are Central Asian diasporas facing? Join Ambassador Edil Baisalov, Ajar Chekirova, and Elena Son-LaRocco, moderated by Alexander Cooley, for a conversation on Central Asia's evolving role in US strategy and American communities. -------------------------------------- The Chicago Council on Global Affairs empowers more people to help shape our global future. This program is designed to inspire insightful, active, and civil discussions among live stream viewers. Before submitting your question via https://ccga.live/, please review our terms of use: https://globalaffairs.org/events/guidelines-qa View all videos and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@globalaffairsorg Support the Council: https://globalaffairs.org/support-council Get email updates: https://globalaffairs.org/newsletter-sign Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChicagoCouncil Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalAffairs.org Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalaffairscouncil/