Opening and First Session of the 6th Central Asian Conference

On May 12–13, 2026, the Valdai Discussion Club holds its 6th Central Asian Conference, titled “Russia and Central Asia: Navigating the New World Order”. Session 1. Russia and Central Asia in a Changing Global Environment Open (Russian, English) Global politics is in a state of transition to a more equitable multipolar world order. This era of change is defined by three key trends: the growing responsibility of states for shaping their own futures, a decline in the overall manageability of international affairs, and the search for new priorities within global institutions. Within this context, Russia and the nations of Central Asia are actively formulating strategies to bolster their individual and collective security. They are developing joint approaches to address pressing global and regional issues while mitigating the challenges inherent in this shifting international landscape. The purpose of the session was to compare the perspectives of scholars from Russia and Central Asia on the main issues of world politics, international security, and global development.