How an India-Pakistan War Could Derail Central Asia’s Future

If India and Pakistan spiral into war, there will be consequences for Central Asia. A war between Pakistan and India would likely have significant ripple effects on Central Asia, given the region's proximity to Afghanistan and flourishing economic ties across the region. The conflict could disrupt trade and energy routes, increase militancy, and draw in major powers like China, Russia, and the U.S., potentially straining Central Asian stability. Intervention by external powers: The Central Asian republics (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan,…