C5+1 Diplomacy Raises Questions About Central Asia's Evolving Boundaries

The C5+1 format involving the United States prompts discussion on the definition of Central Asia. While politically it refers to five post-Soviet states, historical and strategic perspectives suggest a broader region potentially including Afghanistan, Iran, western China, and Mongolia. Early C5+1 discussions considered including Afghanistan, highlighting differing regional understandings.

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