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Kazakhstan as a Middle Power in Wartime

Relations with Russia After the Invasion of Ukraine

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This book examines Kazakhstan’s political, economic, social, ideological, and security response to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, exploring its impact on international relations and Kazakhstan’s resulting precarious position.Economically, strategically, and culturally linked to the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, in the aftermath of the invasion, has sought to balance containing Russia’s threats and potential invasion, strengthening regional stability, and defending its national interests. This book expands readers’ knowledge of Kazakhstan’s internal and foreign politics, exploring how the country navigates its reintegration and strategic partnership with Russia while maintaining its obligations to international law and fostering goodwill with European and American partners.Kazakhstan as a Middle Power in Wartime is essential reading for scholars and students of international relations, political science, and contemporary conflict, particularly those with an interest in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-07-20
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
Vikt530 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieRoutledge Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe Series
Antal sidor186
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781041301523

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Nygmet Ibadildin has a Ph.D. in political science and international relations and is Head of the Department of International Relations and Regional Studies. He has held teaching and research positions at Colgate University, KIMEP University, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). His fields of specialization are international relations, international political economy, and emerging markets and powers.Vladimir Ryzhkov is a candidate of historical sciences and a professor at the Institute of International Relations of Almaty Management University (AlmaU) in Almaty. Previously, he served as a deputy of the State Duma of Russia (1994–2007) and was a professor at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow and at KIMEP University in Almaty, Kazakhstan. His areas of specialization include contemporary Russian history, the political system, federalism, and international relations. He is the author of many books on this topic.

Introduction 1. Kazakhstan and the Major Centers of Power: Reconfiguration of Relations after Russia's Invasion of Ukraine in 2022 2. Russia's policy toward Kazakhstan after the start of full-scale war in Ukraine: adaptation, maintaining influence, and growing pressure 3. Kazakhstan Between Continuity and Rupture: Scenarios for the Post-War Order and Middle Power Strategy 4. Securitization of the Ukraine war and regime legitimation in Kazakhstan 5. War and Peace: Kazakhstani Society’s Reaction to the War Between Russia and Ukraine 6. How does the traditional ally of Moscow in Central Asia react to the war in Ukraine in 2022-2025: Social and Migration Shifts in Kazakhstan 7. Russian invasion of Ukraine and economic consequences for Kazakhstan 8. Kazakh Citizens Fighting for Russia and Ukraine: Who, Why, and What Comes Next 9. Political Rights and Civil Liberties in Central Asia and the Echo of Russia's War against Ukraine Conclusion