CPC London Roundtable: A US Strategy for Central Asia and the Caucasus, the Middle Corridor and Critical Minerals

On February 17, the Caspian Policy Center (CPC) hosted a roundtable discussion in its London office. The discussion, moderated by CPC’s United Kingdom Advisor David Moran, focused on exploring opportunities for the United Kingdom and the United States in the Caucasus and Central Asia, recent developments, potential challenges to deeper cooperation, and the regional implications of increased engagement. CPC delegation included Advisory Board Members David Moran and James Sharp, Senior Fellow Dr. Eric Rudenshiold, and President Efgan Nifti. 

CPC Senior Fellow Dr. Eric Rudenshiold presented his policy paper, entitled, A Trans-Caspian Trajectory: A New U.S. Strategy for Central Asia and the Caucasus. A new CPC policy report, “A Guide for Policymakers: How to Meet US Strategic Mineral Needs,” was also shared with the participants, who discussed the critical mineral potential of the Caspian region, as well as diversifying supply chains away from China.