Central Asia as a geo-strategic region in the modern geopolitical confrontation

The work reveals the geopolitical dynamics in Central Asia, states of which, since gaining independence, have become a geostrategic factor international relations. countries region - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are located center Eurasia kind "buffer zone" between East West. They significant energy raw material potential play role transport corridor Southeast Asia EU. is strategic importance for global players, each which seeks to create its own sphere influence there. subject research state rivalry at present stage. purpose publication trace transformation foreign policy strategies key players (China, Russia, USA, EU Turkey) Asian region, scenarios development context confrontation. Methods general scientific analysis political were used: geopolitical, historical comparative, discourse analysis, analytical prognostic, etc. based on theory structural realism, fundamental principles regional security complexes (B. Buzan, O. Wever), within acts as universal category considering contemporary It concluded that left monopoly Moscow's vector China's influence. Russian military invasion Ukraine said posed threat raised concerns among elites Asia. Blocking export Kazakh oil Europe part Russia's war against requires new ways supplying resources bypassing Kremlin. This will unique opportunity US strengthen their involvement curb revisionist aspirations Moscow Beijing help promote democracy region.