The U.S. policy toward Central Asia is shifting as President Trump’s executive orders cut 83% of USAID initiatives and downsized the U.S. Agency for Global Media, scaling back efforts to promote democracy through aid and media. While aimed at reducing government spending and aligning with taxpayer interests, critics argue this forfeits U.S. influence to rivals.
Central Asian states are split—some see these programs as sovereignty infringements, while others view the U.S. as a counterbalance to regional powers. TCA analyzes the impact of these changes on civil society and explores their broader geopolitical implications for the region’s global relationships.
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The U.S. policy toward Central Asia is shifting as President Trump’s executive orders cut 83% of USAID initiatives and downsized the U.S. Agency for Global Media, scaling back efforts to promote democracy through aid and media. While aimed at reducing government spending and aligning with taxpayer interests, critics argue this forfeits U.S. influence to rivals.
Central Asian states are split—some see these programs as sovereignty infringements, while others view the U.S. as a counterbalance to regional powers. TCA analyzes the impact of these changes on civil society and explores their broader geopolitical implications for the region’s global relationships.
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