Geopolitik: New Great Game in the Caucasus and Central Asia

„Players unite and face off so fast Eurasian integration’s chessboard feels like musical chairs prestissimo

(…) After the Afghanistan shock, we’re all aware of the progressive interconnection of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Eurasia Economic Union (EAEU) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and of the preeminent roles played by Russia, China and Iran. These are the pillars of the New Great Game.

Let’s now focus on some relatively overlooked but no less important aspects of the game – ranging from the South Caucasus to Central Asia.“  (…)

by Pepe Escobar November 11, 2021

New Great Game in the Caucasus and Central Asia