Tag Archives: Kazakhstan

Will Putin Put Down the Kazakh Spring?

By and , January 7, 2022 in Global HotSpots

Why the popular uprising against corrupt national elites in oil-rich Kazakhstan has Putin and Russia so nervous.

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Is Kazakhstan Russia’s Next Ukraine?

By , January 6, 2022 in Global HotSpots, Global Pairings

Former Kazakh president Nursultan Nazarbayev may be the last barricade blocking a confrontation between Russia and Kazakstan.

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Kazakhstan: the People Behind the Plans

By , September 14, 2014 in Globalist Photo Gallery

People from all across Central Asia head to Astana, Kazakhstan to earn a living.

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The Hard Realities of the Need for More Oil

By , March 30, 2011 in Globalist Perspective

Why are oil prices going to stay high — and climb higher?

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Will Central Asia Follow Egypt’s Example?

By , February 16, 2011 in Globalist Analysis

Will the chain reaction of protests crossing the Middle East now reach Central Asia?

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Spanish Soccer Teams and Sovereign Wealth Funds

By , January 10, 2011 in Globalist Analysis

Are sponsorships of sports clubs beachheads for sovereign wealth funds’ investments in the West's national champions?

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Natural Gas and International Relations (Part II)

By , August 12, 2010 in Globalist Perspective

What should Europe do to prepare for the next wave of gas demand?

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The U.S., Kazakhstan and Stresses of Empire

By , July 29, 2010 in Globalist Perspective

How has the Obama Administration bungled U.S. relations with Kazakhstan?

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China’s Relations With Saudi Arabia and Iran

By , May 20, 2008 in Globalist Perspective

What is the extent of the cooperation between China and the Middle East?

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