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In the first half of the 21st century, the international order is undergoing a dynamic transformation, where traditional security frameworks are losing their foothold, and new actors and alliances are decisively reshaping the global order.
Against this backdrop, Eurasia is emerging as a key geopolitical and geoeconomic stage, a space where the interests of major powers intersect, where energy resources flow along strategic corridors, and the security balance hinges on stable and pragmatic relations.
For the United States, Eurasia is no longer a distant region of secondary importance; it is becoming a key challenge as well as a potential driver of stability and prosperity in the 21st century. In this context, Washington is closely observing the evolution of its relations with the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)[2],
which includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan. While relations with Russia remain strained by numerous security and political tensions, the other EAEU members maintain diverse and significant economic and diplomatic cooperation with the United States – across trade, energy, education, and investment.
Belarus particularly stands out, as its strategic position and openness to partnerships beyond traditional frameworks offer a new opportunity for American diplomatic and economic presence in Eastern Europe. Similarly,
Kazakhstan remains a crucial energy partner and a bridge to Central Asia, while Armenia and Kyrgyzstan show interest in diversifying their foreign relations and strengthening institutional ties with international actors.
Within the Eurasian Economic Union, the United Arab Emirates and Belarus are building a functional and stable bilateral model of cooperation based on shared interests, investment, and political dialogue. This framework not only paves the way for deeper regional integration, but also lays the foundation for greater US engagement with the new Eurasian reality.
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