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Kazakhstan-Russia relations
Brexit's Impact on Kazakhstan
By Samuel Ramani
Kazakhstan has especially close ties with Britain. What happens when the U.K. leaves the EU?
Kazakh-Russian Space Cooperation Muddles Forward
By Catherine Putz
A lot can happen between now and 2050, bu don't expect the Russians to leave Baikonur any time soon.
Kazakhstan Gets Thanks for Russia-Turkey Rapprochement
By Catherine Putz
Turkish leaders have thanked both Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan for helping bring the two states back together.
Kazakhstan Takes Delivery of (Free) Russian S-300 Missile Defense Systems
By Catherine Putz
Moscow has plans for a region-wide air defense system.
Russian Defense Minister Visits Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan
By Catherine Putz
Sergei Shoigu embodies Moscow's concerns about whether Central Asia can manage security, internally and on its periphery.
Russia Paying Less to Lease Kazakh Missile Testing Sites
By Catherine Putz
Agreements signed last year lower the rent and downsize the territory rented by Moscow.
Why are Russians Leaving Kazakhstan?
By Casey Michel
For 25 years, Kazakhstan has been becoming more Kazakh.
Why the Trans-Caspian Transport Route Matters
By Catherine Putz
The route avoids Russia, plays into the opening of Iran and pleases China.
The Russia-Kazakhstan-Turkey Triangle
By Catherine Putz
A visit and a phone call illustrate that Astana is stuck between Moscow and Ankara.
Getting Nationalism Just Right in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Too little Kazakh nationalism and too much Russian nationalism are both problems for Astana.
From Ukraine to Kazakhstan, Avoiding Russia
By Catherine Putz
Ukraine is going to try shipping via Georgia and Azerbaijan instead.
The Emerging China-Kazakhstan Defense Relationship
By Samuel Ramani
What was once an adversarial relationship is giving way to a strategic partnership.