The new EU Strategy for CA (2019): two players, one goal

Abstract

Central Asian States and EU signed in Bishkek a new EU Strategy for CA. It was
a document based on previous dialogue between Brussels and the Central Asian countries. The
EU has supported this region since the times of the independence, always focus on energy and
security. Although there was a Strategy in 2007, that was improved with the next one, the New
EU Strategy for CA (2019). This document set three interconnected and mutually reinforcing
priorities: Partnering for Resilience, Partnering for Prosperity and Working Better Together.
Sometimes, the EU has been accused of developing a kind of neo-colonialism, but according to
the new Strategy it is obvious that the main goal is to help those States to find their own path of
development and stability for themselves.