Europe's Hunt for Natural Resources in Central Asia

Europe's Hunt for Natural Resources in Central Asia

The European Union is intensifying its pursuit of natural resources in Central Asia, driven by the war in Ukraine and strained relations with the U.S., but faces significant logistical and infrastructure challenges.

The EU is increasingly focusing its attention on the countries of Central Asia for the supply mainly of energy and mineral resources after deliveries from Russia are on the verge of being stopped. The increased interest was seen at the recent EU-Central Asia summit held in Samarkand, on the occasion of which the EU announced investments of […] The article EU is focusing on energy and minerals in Central Asia: how realistic are the desiderata? “W…