The Competitive Dynamics and Challenges of Regional Cooperation Model in Central Asia
In recent years,regional cooperation in Central Asia has exhibited a trend of increasing competition.This phenomenon is not only the result of contested multilateralism influenced by major powers,but also a regional cooperation model accepted by the Central Asian states.Through international institutional competition among great powers,Central Asian states can attain more autonomy and better implement their multi-directional and balanced foreign policies.This trend of institutional competition is evident in various ways:both the United States and Russia are committed to improving the level of"C5+1"regime to maintain regional equilibrium.The EU is strengthening its cooperation with Central Asia to seize more opportunities.Regional powers are developing cooperation frameworks with Central Asia to maximize their benefits.China is expanding its cooperation with Central Asia to establish a comprehensive cooperation system.The competition among cooperation models in Central Asia is primarily influenced by three factors:changes in the regional security environment,shifts in great power relations,and alterations in the foreign policies of Central Asian states.In the future,major countries will increase competition for regional resources in order to obtain investment returns,and will focus on leveraging their comparative advantages to shape regional governance norms.Central Asian states will continue to bolster their diplomatic autonomy to secure more development opportunities.
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