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Kazakhstan-Russia relations
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.
Is There a 'Kazakhstan' Without Nazarbayev?
By Catherine Putz
International Crisis Group warns that Kazakhstan may be ripe for external meddling if it doesn't figure out succession.
Kazakh Growth Rate to Bottom Out in 2015
By Catherine Putz
The recovery of the Kazakh economy depends on Russia and China.
Kazakhstan to Host Syria Talks
By Catherine Putz
Is the Central Asian nation an ideal mediator for international disputes?
The Sputtering Eurasian Economic Union
By Casey Michel
Four months after its launch, the union is alive but struggling.
Russia and Kazakhstan’s Trade War
By Catherine Putz
Not all is well in the Eurasian Economic Union, but is it a trade war?
Kazakhstan Continues to Face Challenges in 2015
By Casey Michel
On both the economic and diplomatic fronts, the difficulties of 2014 have not gone away.
Kazakhstan: President’s Speech Hint at Supra-Regional Tensions
By Casey Michel
Nursultan Nazarbayev delivers a surprise speech that seems to answer recent comments from Moscow.
Another Wrinkle in Kazakhstan-Russia Relations?
By Casey Michel
The extradition of accused embezzler Mukhtar Ablyazov could complicate an already prickly relationship.
Putin’s Chilling Kazakhstan Comments
By Casey Michel
The Russian president fires a rhetorical warning shot across the bow of another neighbor.