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August 7, 2026; Marseille, France
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POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS AND STRATEGIC MECHANISMS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM'S ENGAGEMENT IN CENTRAL ASIA

Published 07.08.2026

  • Shakhnoza Azimbayeva
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Shakhnoza Azimbayeva
National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek, Uzbekistan

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Abstract

Central Asia has become one of the strategically important regions of Eurasia because of its geographical location, abundant natural resources, and rapidly growing transport potential. Situated between Europe and Asia and bordering major geopolitical actors such as Russia and China, the region occupies a central position in contemporary international politics. The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union significantly transformed British foreign policy priorities. Under the concept of Global Britain, London has sought to diversify its international partnerships beyond Europe, making Central Asia one of the emerging directions of British diplomacy. The purpose of this study is to examine the evolution of Britain's geopolitical strategy toward Central Asia and identify the principal political, economic, and strategic factors shaping bilateral relations. Historical Evolution of British Interests British interest in Central Asia originated during the nineteenth-century Great Game, when the British and Russian Empires competed for influence across Eurasia.

Author Biography

Shakhnoza Azimbayeva

Basic Doctoral Student

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