Bradley Jardine

In this dialogue with Bradley Jardine, Managing Director at the AXA Society for Central Asian Affairs, listeners gain insight into China's intricate strategies in Central Asia. He discusses how the region serves as a testing ground for China's policies, including the Belt and Road Initiative. Jardine also examines the dynamics of great power competition and how Central Asian states balance relations with China under public scrutiny. He highlights the backdrop of public dissent and the role of social media in expressing discontent.