The Struggle for Central Asia - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores Central Asia's geopolitical significance from the 19th century onwards. It discusses the Great Game between Britain and Russia, Mackinder's theory of Central Asia as the geographical pivot of history, and the rise of Pan-Islamism and other regional movements. The Basmachi Revolt and the decline of Pan-Turkism are highlighted, along with the emergence of Pan-Iranianism. The video concludes with the impact of these movements on modern Central Asian geopolitics.

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