A Dragon and a Bear: Sino-Russian Rapprochement in Central Asia

China is emerging as a much stronger player in the Central Asian region, with the support of Russian resources. Central Asian states may exploit this Sino-Russian rapprochement in order to advance their own goals, receiving security and funding from Moscow and Beijing, while not being required to change political regimes.

Kemel Toktomushev Research Fellow, University of Central Asia via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1IO9BQe