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Jen Brick Murtazashvili: Are Central Asian Countries Shifting Away From Russia?

2023/3/7
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After U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Justin and John sit down with Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh and an expert on Central Asia.Jen describes Central Asia's rich history and dynamic politics, noting the efforts of regional leaders to move beyond the Soviet legacy and build a globally-connected future. Though Central Asian countries have refused to support Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the United States has a limited ability to influence events in the region.More from Jen here: https://www.murtazashvili.org/