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Kazakhstan-Russia relations
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.
Take Note, Putin: Kazakhstan Celebrates 550 Years of Statehood
By Casey Michel
Last year Putin commented that “Kazakhs had never had statehood” before 1991. Astana was not pleased.
Kazakhstan-Russia Relations: With Liberals Like These…
By Casey Michel
A supposedly liberal Russian media figure comes out as irredentist.
Changing Realities in Kazakhstan
By Casey Michel
A recent report makes clear just how much the situation surrounding Kazakhstan has changed.