Turkistan Summit Push: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev used the Organization of Turkic States’ informal summit to pitch a Turkic AI network, shared digital platforms for history and culture, and tighter cybersecurity—while Türkiye’s Erdoğan urged stronger Turkic unity amid crises and warned that AI-driven digital threats need coordinated defenses. Tech in Schools: Kazakhstan also moved fast on AI education, with a decree to roll AI into secondary schools nationwide between 2026 and 2029, starting with pilot proposals due June 1. Green Energy Deal: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan advanced the Green Energy Corridor plan, aiming to expand cross-border renewable power links and clean electricity exports. Regional Diplomacy: Erdoğan met Uzbek President Mirziyoyev on the summit sidelines, focusing on defense and trade. Energy Pressure Beyond the Sea: A China-linked rail route to Iran is growing as an alternative to maritime pressure, highlighting how Eurasian corridors can blunt U.S. efforts. Local Watch: Kazakhstan is still assessing the causes behind the Kazzinc explosion that killed three. Broader Noise: The Pentagon released a fresh batch of UFO-related files, adding to the week’s global attention.