Kazakhstan: Where Do Turkey and Turkic States Stand?
azakhstan experienced unprecedented developments in January 2022.
CSTO Mission in Kazakhstan Will Have Implications for Central Asia
n January 15, 2022, military personnel deployed by the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) – a Russia-dominated international security organization that in addition to Russia itself includes Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan – started to leave Kazakhstan.
Iran’s Accession to the Eurasian Union Will Benefit Russia and Kazakhstan
sanctions is to strengthen economic ties with the Eurasian Union – a supranational entity that was created on the basis of the Customs Union of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus in 2014.
Why the European Union May Soon Find Itself in a War Economy Mode
As France is squeezed by Russia's strategic moves in Africa, we observe President Macron's assertive statements, the steps taken to strengthen the defense industry, and finally, as an alternative to endangered energy supplies in Africa, France is turning to one of the world's largest uranium producers such as Kazakhstan.
A New Balance in Central Asia?
The population of the five Central Asian countries, namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, is around 80 million.
Russia and China Celebrate Record $227 Billion Trade Volume
President Xi expressed support for Kazakhstan in hosting this year's Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, emphasizing the importance of unity and mutual trust to safeguard regional security and stability.
As Global Food Crisis Looms, Governments May Be Caught Unprepared
Countries that have banned these products include Romania, Russia, India, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Cambodia.
Central Banks Rush to Gold Reserves and the De-dollarization Nexus
Kazakhstan, for example, has been building its reserves since, at least, its independence.
People across the Globe Send Aid to Turkey’s Earthquake Victims
In Kazakhstan, the Turkish ambassador to Astana, Ufuk Ekici, praised the public support to help those affected by the earthquake.
Kleptocracy Goes Global While the World Becomes Multipolar
It is claimed that Russia and post-Soviet nations such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Kyrgyzstan have laundered money to the UK through offshore companies and bought properties for personal gain; however, if true, these tendencies pose a global problem.
“Space Is for All”: An Interview with NASA Engineer Loay Elbasyouni
In the past month, a team of Russians and Americans was sent from Kazakhstan to the International Space Station (ISS).
Karabakh: Azerbaijani-Armenian Borders Witness Serious Clashes
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a Russia-led military bloc, of which Armenia is part, along with Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, said it will not send troops to support Armenia following a meeting held on September 13 at the request of Yerevan.
How Will the Ukraine Crisis Shape the World Energy Market?
Kazakhstan endeavors to balance delicately between Kyiv and Moscow while gradually taking measures to distance itself economically from Russia.
Central Asia Countries “Tread a Fine Line” on Russia-Ukraine
N Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan; Emil Dzhuraev, co-founder and fellow at Crossroads-Central Asia, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; and Prof.
Russophobia Spreads Following the Russia-Ukraine War
Many Russians have been excluded from international events because of their nationality, and many Russian businesses have been attacked.
Global Food Insecurity Looms as the War in Ukraine Continues
7% of imports in Kazakhstan, 22.
The Urge to Kill to Survive: Russia’s Imperialist Expansionism Explained
The Kazakhstan stalemate at the beginning of 2022 presented another chance where Russia intervened in the Central Asian states in order to maintain stability.
Where Does Central Asia Stand on Russia’s War in Ukraine?
Read: CSTO Mission in Kazakhstan Will Have Implications for Central AsiaSpecifically, in its geopolitical game Moscow could try to approach Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan while given the traditionally evasive position(s) of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, approaching these countries would not make much sense for Moscow.
Is There any Limit to Russian Expansion under Vladimir Putin?
Apart from that, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and other post-Soviet states are highly likely to complete Putin’s wish list.
China vs Russia in Central Asia?
”Read: CSTO Mission in Kazakhstan Will Have Implications for Central AsiaThe SCO’s operation and China’s Central Asia policy should be seen within the framework of China’s domestic security and developmental concerns in Xinjiang, its region-specific interests in Central Asia, and its global foreign policy strategy for prevarication against impending U.
