Register for this discussion to explore how Kazakhstan has leveraged its economic strength and strategic foreign policy to assert itself as a Middle Power, influencing regional dynamics and international relations amidst great power competition in the region. The panel will explore the consequences of this development for Central Asia's security architecture, particularly in the absence of a collective security mechanism. Additionally, the panel will discuss Kazakhstan's multilateral initiatives and international engagements that have solidified its status, as well as the domestic reforms supporting its new role and the challenges that remain.
PANELISTS:
- Dr. Svante Cornell, Director, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
- Mr. Miras Zhiyenbayev, Senior Fellow and Head, Foreign Policy and International Studies Program MIND Institute, Maqsut Narikbayev University
MODERATOR:
- Dr. Frederick Starr, Distinguished Fellow and Chairman, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
WHEN: Thursday, August 29, 2024, 10 AM Washington, D.C., 7 PM Astana, Kazakhstan
WHERE: Via Zoom. Register today!
Read Dr.Cornell's feature article on the same topic here.
