Samarkand at the crossroads: from Timur to the BRI and SCO — Pepe Escobar

 Central Asia is waking up from a long slumber. Pepe Escobar provides historical background to an area that has huge economic potential and therefore geopolitical potential as well, couple with its strategic location with respect to China, Russia and Iran.

Incidentally, Craig Murray served as British ambassador to Uzbekistan.

The Cradle
Samarkand at the crossroads: from Timur to the BRI and SCO

Pepe Escobar