Iran Eyes Opportunities in Central Asia
As great powers increasingly focus their attentions elsewhere, the Islamic Republic is increasing its diplomatic, economic, and security outreach to its Central Asian neighbors.
Daniel Turner is an Intern for the Power Vacuums Program in the Human Security Unit. He is currently in his senior year at the George Washington University studying Middle East Studies and Economics. Having studied both the Turkish and Persian languages he has a special interest in the domestic and foreign affairs of Turkey and Iran.
As great powers increasingly focus their attentions elsewhere, the Islamic Republic is increasing its diplomatic, economic, and security outreach to its Central Asian neighbors.