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Central Asia’s Geopolitical Crossroads: The Dynamics of ‘Coopetition’ between Russia and China
Islam Supyaldiyarov, Senior Lecturer at Suleyman Demirel University, explores the changing dynamics and relationship between Russia and China in Central Asia.
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Trading Places: The Rise of China in Kazakhstan
Image: Richard Hagues via Flickr The power dynamic in Central Asia is shifting due to Kazakhstan’s changing economic and cultural relations with both Russia and China. Historically, Kazakhstan has maintained close ties with Russia, underlined by substantial trade and cultural affinity. However, due to the war in Ukraine, Kazakhstan is moving away from long-standing Russian…
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One Belt, Whose Road?
The road to debt is paved with good intentions.