To what extent will Central Asia’s continental location be a disadvantage in the years to come? Is coastal access truly significant in determining a country’s competitive position in the global...

To what extent will Central Asia’s continental location be a disadvantage in the years to come? Is coastal access truly significant in determining a country’s competitive position in the global economy?

Which connections with the rest of the world will prove most important for Central Asia in the near future—those based on cultural features, economic ties, or geopolitical connections?