At a moment of global fragmentation, the United Nations remains a stage where Central Asia can engage the world on equal terms. For Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, the UN is more than a forum for speeches — it is a venue to advance regional priorities, from water and energy security to sustainable development and peacebuilding. It gives the region a collective voice and a chance to be seen as contributors to global dialogue rather than bystanders.
Central Asia’s multivector approach — avoiding alignment with a single power and instead working with many — makes the UN especially valuable. Through participation in General Assembly debates, climate summits, and peacekeeping efforts, the region demonstrates both its vulnerabilities and its role as a bridge in a divided world. The Times of Central Asia brings perspectives on how the region’s states use the UN to navigate rivalries, pursue cooperation, and shape their evolving place in global diplomacy. Follow this section for the latest coverage.
