Contrary to other superpowers, the five Central Asian and two Trans-Caspian states have remained a low priority for US policymakers. Curiously, the Jackson-Vanik Amendment of 1974, signed into law by President Gerald Ford, was intended to affect US trade relations with non-market economies (originally the countries of the Soviet Bloc). However, through the instrumentality of … Continue reading Central Asian Puzzle For Trump: How Can U.S. Balance Russian & Chinese Influence In The Strategic Region?