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Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, Central Asia is more than ever a geostrategic epicenter. Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan have long since rediscovered their identities and historical roots since the end of the Soviet Union. What are the differences and similarities between these Central Asian countries, little known to the West? 30 years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan have rediscovered their identities and historical roots. “With Open Cards” explores the differences and similarities between these Central Asian countries, little known to the West, at the crossroads of cultures. What unites them is their determination to escape Moscow's control and to build their own relations with Europe, China and Russia as a hub between the spheres of influence. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, Central Asia is more than ever a geostrategic epicenter. Magazine (F 2021, 12 min) #withopencards #centralasia #ukraine Video available on YouTube until 09/05/2029 Subscribe to ARTE's YouTube channel: / artede Follow us on social networks: Facebook: / arte.tv Twitter: / artede Instagram: / arte.tv