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Industrial port with shipping containers, cargo trucks, and heavy cranes.

Hormuz Tensions Shift Afghanistan Aid Routes to Central Asia

Ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz has fractured traditional humanitarian supply lines, forcing agencies to reroute Afghan aid through Central Asia. With 3.7 million children at risk of malnutrition, the Lapis Lazuli Corridor and hubs like Termez have become vital lifelines for delivering essential food and medical supplies.

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Russia’s Influence Fades Across Central Asia

Moscow’s influence across Central Asia is steadily eroding due to the economic strains of war and sanctions. Regional powers are now diversifying their strategic partnerships, prioritizing the Middle Corridor and Chinese investment over traditional Russian ties to secure long-term infrastructure, energy reliability, and economic independence in a multipolar landscape.

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