With US Looking Elsewhere, Uzbekistan And China Quietly Cement A Regional Alliance – Analysis

While the U.S., Russia and Europe are trying to quell (or aggravate) crises simultaneously in Ukraine, Iraq, Syria, Israel/Gaza, the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea/Yemen, Uzbekistan and China have quietly elevated their partnership. 

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev made a state visit to China on Jan. 23-25, visiting...