The Future of Steppe Regions and the Influence of China and Russia

This chapter delves into the conquests of China and Russia in the steppe regions, exploring how it marginalized the local tribes and diminished their importance in the nation-state paradigm. It also explores the future prospects of these areas, including the potential for regained significance through the discovery of valuable minerals, the current control and influence of China and Russia, the possibility of greater independence, and the uncertain future of Mongolia.