Yunis Sharifli, an independent foreign policy analyst specializing in China-Eurasia relations, dives into Central Asia's energy landscape. He discusses how countries in this fossil fuel-rich region are pivoting to renewable energy solutions to combat electricity shortages. Sharifli highlights China's strategic investments in green technology and the Belt and Road Initiative as key to this transition. The stakes are high, as nations seek independence from Russian energy while navigating complex geopolitical dynamics.