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Kazakhstan-Russia relations
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.
Did Kazakhstan Actually Explore Removing Ethnic Russians From Its North?
By Casey Michel
The claim, made in brief in The Guardian, merits a fuller explanation.
What’s Kazakhstan Role in Calming Russia-Turkey Tensions?
By Catherine Putz
Astana increasingly sees itself as a viable interlocutor between Russia and the world.
Does Kazakhstan’s WTO Accession Hinder Eurasian Integration?
By Catherine Putz
It’s not the only point of contention within the Eurasian Economic Union.
Separatism Charge Lands Young Kazakh in Jail
By Catherine Putz
He posted a poll and ended up in jail.
Fear of Terrorists Ripples from Paris to Moscow
By Catherine Putz
A deputy speaker in the State Duma floated the idea of restricting entry to Russia for citizens of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Kerry: US Respects Kazakhstan's Sovereignty
By Casey Michel
The U.S. wants the region’s states to know it respects their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Kazakh and Russian Leaders Hold 13th Meeting in 2015
By Catherine Putz
"Kazakhstan has been, continues to be, and will remain the closest and most reliable neighbor and ally of Russia.”
Kazakhstan Deftly Balances Relations with Ukraine and Russia
By Catherine Putz
Astana’s careful diplomatic balance was on display as Ukrainian President Poroshenko paid an official visit.
Kazakhstan Wants to Move the UN to Asia
By Catherine Putz
President Nazarbayev wants the UN to know he's full of ideas for modernizing the body.