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Geopolitical Instability Challenges Central Asia’s Path to Indian Ocean

By Aiman Nakispekova on 12 March 2026

ASTANA – Rising geopolitical tensions, including air attacks and attempts to overthrow the government in Iran, as well as clashes along the Afghan-Pakistani border, are raising new questions about Central Asia’s ability to maintain maritime trade through ports in Iran and Pakistan. Securing reliable access to the sea through...