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Casey Michel
Casey Michel has worked as a journalist in both Eurasia and the United States, and is currently a graduate student at Columbia University’s Harriman Institute.
Casey Michel has worked as a journalist in both Eurasia and the United States, and recently received a Master’s degree from Columbia University’s Harriman Institute, where he focused on political, security, and social developments in Eurasia. His writing on the region has appeared in Foreign Policy, The Atlantic, The New Republic Al Jazeera, Slate, The Moscow Times, and RFE/RL, among others. He has also worked with International Crisis Group’s Central Asia office, and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in northern Kazakhstan.
You can follow Casey on Twitter: @cjcmichel
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February 02, 2017
Despot’s Guide to Wealth Management: Corruption Down Under
By Casey Michel
Australia may like to think it doesn’t have a problem, but that’s easy to say if you don’t look too hard.
January 26, 2017
Selective Revanchist Recognition: Trump, Crimea and the South China Sea
By Casey Michel
On the South China Sea, the Trump administration seems to be taking a hard line. Not so on the issue of Crimea.
January 25, 2017
Kazakhstan Plans to Ban Anonymous Commenters
By Casey Michel
Astana’s record of policing speech undercuts the attractiveness of doing away with anonymous internet comments.
January 18, 2017
WSJ Scoop Shines Light on Fate of Karimova’s Daughter
By Casey Michel
A recent article included a morsel of information about Gulnara’s teenage daughter.
January 11, 2017
2 Years On, Eurasian Economic Union Falls Flat
By Casey Michel
It seems that “everyone’s dissatisfied” with the EEU.
January 09, 2017
Will Trump Recognize Russian Annexation of Crimea?
By Casey Michel
It would be a break from Washington's stated policy of non-recognition.
December 29, 2016
Between Russia and China, the Black Dragon River
By Casey Michel
The Amur River separates China from Russia's Far East, and not so long ago was the site of bloody conflict.
December 16, 2016
What's Behind the Influx of Glittering Kazakhstan Op-Eds?
By Casey Michel
Perhaps the country's 25th independence anniversary and new leadership coming to Washington.
December 07, 2016
Election Whitewashing, Uzbekistan Edition
By Casey Michel
A smattering of Western actors found their way to Uzbekistan to offer paeans to Tashkent’s political system.
December 05, 2016
Trump and Nazarbayev’s ‘Miracle’ Chat
By Casey Michel
The next US president seems to have a predilection for praising autocrats.
November 23, 2016
California Secession: From Russia With Love?
By Casey Michel
One of the primary backers for #Calexit makes no secret about his connection with Russia.
November 14, 2016
What to Expect From US Central Asia Policy Under President Trump
By Casey Michel
More of the same policy of neglect, save for added mutual admiration of authoritarian tactics and kleptocratic expansion.