GIS Radio: Tajikistan tests China’s power in Central Asia

About this episode

The episode analyzes the shifting power dynamics in Central Asia as Tajikistan's trade relations with China grow while Russia's influence wanes.

China has surpassed Russia as Tajikistan’s main trading partner, but Moscow’s declining security role poses a risky dilemma for Beijing. An analysis by Stefan Hedlund. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Topics covered

• China-Tajikistan relations
• Russia's influence
• Central Asia geopolitics
• trade partnerships
• security dilemmas

Keywords

• Tajikistan
• China
• Russia
• trade
• geopolitics
• security
• Central Asia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Geopolitical Intelligence Services, Prince Michael of Liechtenstein

Places: Tajikistan, China, Russia

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