Japan plays catch-up in Central Asia

As Central Asia seeks to balance its engagement with Russia and China, Japan presents a 'third option'

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  • Neglect?
  • Energy focus
  • Multilateral approach
  • Security cooperation
  • Fierce competition
  • Russia
  • China
  • South Korea
  • Washington's view

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