The United States is making a significant move to secure its influence in the resource-rich “Stans” of Central Asia, with a “C5” summit planned for November 6 in Washington.
President Donald Trump is set to host the five leaders, according to statements from the Kazakh and Kyrgyz governments. The White House has not yet officially confirmed the plans.
This meeting is part of a broader geopolitical competition. With Russia’s role in the region compromised by the Ukraine war, a power vacuum has emerged.
China, the EU, and the US are all rushing to fill it, seeking to expand their diplomatic and economic footprints.
The C5 region is not only strategically located but holds vast reserves of natural resources, including rare earths, making it a key focus of global power politics.