Recent months have witnessed a surge of diplomatic engagement across the Caspian region. Notably, the European Union–Central Asia Summit held in Samarkand underscored this momentum, with the EU committing approximately $13.2 billion to enhance regional infrastructure. Coupled with intensified dialogue in the South Caucasus, these developments have created significant opportunities for deeper cooperation. At the same time, growing global interest in the region’s substantial critical mineral resources has elevated its strategic importance on the geopolitical stage.

The Caspian Policy Center is proud to host leading experts from the region and covering the region to unpack recent developments and discuss what concrete steps key outside actors such as the United States can take to help deepen further engagement with the region. This expert panel will explore opportunities for enhanced collaboration between the Caspian region and the United States, examine prospects for greater regional cooperation, and assess the broader implications of these evolving dynamics for the region’s future.