If the seven countries of Central Asia were merged into a super state called "Stan," could it become a world power?

The five Central Asian countries plus Afghanistan and Pakistan, the seven "Stans", if they could be merged, would form a great power. It could withstand the pressure from neighboring countries. The region has a territory of more than 5.4 million square kilometers and a population of over 400 million, making it a regional power. At that time, India would not be its match. Because this combination would have almost all the prerequisites to become a major power, with excellent conditions, which is indeed impressive!

The Super Stan possesses Pakistan's perfect coastline and vast inland hinterland. From north to south, there are vast grasslands suitable for animal husbandry, fertile areas producing grain and cotton in the two river basins, rich metal mineral reserves in the Pamir Mountains, and dense populations in the Indus River Valley, with developed agriculture and industry. The Super Stan will become the second-largest oil and gas-rich area in the world, second only to the Persian Gulf.

However, this is impossible! If the five Central Asian countries were to merge, it would be a preparation for the union led by Turkey and the revival of the Turkic nations. In that case, no one would be comfortable, and certainly, they cannot be merged. Additionally, within Islam, there are many sects that fight against each other, having deep-seated hatred, and no one can unify them. Sectarian conflicts are huge issues that have lasted for thousands of years, almost unsolvable unless a prophet appears!

Neither the United Nations nor the World Mediation Court can resolve the complex religious issues in Central Asia and South Asia. If one still wants to combine the Super Stan, it will definitely lead to internal chaos. The border lines of several Central Asian "Stans" are twisted like a tangle, really difficult to handle.

The countries of the Super Stan include Turkic, Tokharian, mountainous ethnic groups, nomadic peoples, and agrarian civilizations. They constantly plot against each other. From Kazakhstan to the south, none are easy to deal with. There are many people who can live their whole lives with just a flatbread and a flock of sheep, and many nomads remain in a primitive state.

Therefore, the Super Stan is just a dream and is not realistic at all, and it cannot be implemented!

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