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Central Asia to Host Xi Jinping on First Foreign Trip Since 2020
September 07, 2022

Central Asia to Host Xi Jinping on First Foreign Trip Since 2020

By Catherine Putz
Xi is expected to travel to Kazakhstan on September 14 and then travel to Uzbekistan for the SCO summit, where he will meet with Russian President Putin.

Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Russia: Unrest and Uncertainty
February 22, 2022

Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Russia: Unrest and Uncertainty

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from George Voloshin
Interview with Gerard Toal: Why Does Russia Invade Its Neighbors?
August 14, 2017

Interview with Gerard Toal: Why Does Russia Invade Its Neighbors?

By Casey Michel
"Putin is an experienced geopolitician now, though his 'victories' may not look so good in the long run."

Kazakhstan Jails Another Citizen for Separatist Comments Online
December 07, 2016

Kazakhstan Jails Another Citizen for Separatist Comments Online

By Catherine Putz
Controversial, and insulting, posts on social media have landed another Kazakh in jail.

Nazarbayev the Mediator Sets Sights on Ukraine Crisis
August 18, 2016

Nazarbayev the Mediator Sets Sights on Ukraine Crisis

By Catherine Putz
Crises come and go, but Russia-Kazakhstan remain fast friends.

Kazakh-Russian Space Cooperation Muddles Forward
July 15, 2016

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
July 06, 2016

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
June 09, 2016

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
June 08, 2016

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.

Kazakhstan to Get New Helicopters in 2016
June 02, 2016

Kazakhstan to Get New Helicopters in 2016

By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan gets some good news from Russia.

Russia Paying Less to Lease Kazakh Missile Testing Sites
March 08, 2016

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.
The Russia-Kazakhstan-Turkey Triangle
February 10, 2016

The Russia-Kazakhstan-Turkey Triangle

By Catherine Putz
A visit and a phone call illustrate that Astana is stuck between Moscow and Ankara.

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