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The Kazakhstanis Picking Sides in Putin’s War in Ukraine

The Kazakhstanis Picking Sides in Putin’s War in Ukraine

By Dan Storyev and Nazeer Baturin
While Kazakhstan's government is balancing, these Kazakhstanis have already picked a side in Putin's war on Ukraine. 
Kazakhstan Impounds Property of Roscosmos Subsidiary

Kazakhstan Impounds Property of Roscosmos Subsidiary

By Catherine Putz
A debt dispute sits atop a host of other political risks, inserting uncertainty into operations at the important Baikonur spaceport.

Why So Much Attention on Russia’s Vague Proposal for a ‘Gas Union’ With Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan?

Why So Much Attention on Russia’s Vague Proposal for a ‘Gas Union’ With Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan?

By Catherine Putz
Central Asia might actually be interested in Russian gas, but please don’t call it a “union.”

Kazakhstan Walks Diplomatic Tightrope Between Russia and Europe

Kazakhstan Walks Diplomatic Tightrope Between Russia and Europe

By Catherine Putz
Back-to-back visits by Kazakh President Tokayev this week to Moscow and Paris underscore Astana’s unique position.

What’s Next for Russians Who Fled to Kazakhstan?

What’s Next for Russians Who Fled to Kazakhstan?

By Aliya Askar
In the early 1990s, ethnic Russians left Kazakhstan in droves. In 2022, that flow once again reversed as Russians fled into Central Asia.
New Military Doctrine Strengthens Kazakhstan’s Multi-vector Posture

New Military Doctrine Strengthens Kazakhstan’s Multi-vector Posture

By Gregory Gleason
The new version of Kazakhstan’s military doctrine signals that Astana intends to hold fast to the principles of national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Are Central Asians Being Conscripted by Russia to Fight in Ukraine?

Are Central Asians Being Conscripted by Russia to Fight in Ukraine?

By Catherine Putz
Moscow denies that Central Asians are being conscripted into the Russian military, but the risk is real.
Kazakh President Urges Calm and Care for Russians Fleeing Mobilization

Kazakh President Urges Calm and Care for Russians Fleeing Mobilization

By Catherine Putz
“We must take care of them and ensure their safety. This is a political and humanitarian issue,” Kazakh President Tokayev said of the influx of Russians.

Kazakhstan Continues to Break Ranks With Russia

Kazakhstan Continues to Break Ranks With Russia

By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
The not-so-subtle criticism of the Russian government regarding Ukraine in Kazakh President Tokayev’s UNGA speech should not be overlooked.

Kazakhstan Suspends Arms Exports for a Year

Kazakhstan Suspends Arms Exports for a Year

By Catherine Putz
The decision was immediately framed in the press as related to the war in Ukraine, but we know very little about Kazakhstan’s arms exports.

A Reminder From Kazakhstan: ‘Separatist’ Comments Online Can Lead to Jail Time

A Reminder From Kazakhstan: ‘Separatist’ Comments Online Can Lead to Jail Time

By Catherine Putz
The timing of an August 3 briefing on a months-old separatism case in Petropavl was no coincidence.
Former Russian President Questions Kazakhstan’s Sovereignty 

Former Russian President Questions Kazakhstan’s Sovereignty 

By Paolo Sorbello
Medvedev has since deleted the social media post and blamed hackers.

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