(RAD) Kazakhstan’s moves to build a self-sufficient military-industrial complex and diversify its military procurements and defense cooperation have been interpreted as telling signs of a split in Kazakhstan’s long-standing defense and military partnership with Russia. This conclusion is, however, mistaken. Russia remains Kazakhstan’s largest supplier of arms, military equipment, and training, especially in such sensitive areas as air defense and intelligence sharing. Furthermore, Kazakhstan lacks an alternative partner and trusted ally that can replace Russia’s political backing and assistance in response to domestic political instability and the threat of terrorism. […]
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Also in this issue:
Nate Schenkkan, "Kazakhstan with Russia: Smiling through Gritted Teeth"
Yelena Nikolayevna Zabortseva, "The Impact of the Ukrainian Conflict on Kazakhstan’s FDI with Russia and its Other Main Economic Partners"
