Analysing Kazakhstan's Foreign Policy: Regime neo-Eurasianism in the Nazarbaev era

This book investigates the roles that ideas and constructs associated with Eurasia have played in the making of Kazakhstans foreign policy during the Nazarbaev era. It argues that Kazakhstani neo-Eurasianism strengthened the regime's domestic power and pursued inter-state integration, including the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Eurasian Economic Union.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book explores the profound impact of ideas and constructs associated with Eurasia on the foreign policy of Kazakhstan during the reign of Nursultan Nazarbaev. Through extensive fieldwork and close engagement with primary sources, the author uncovers the intricate web of neo-Eurasianism that shaped Kazakhstan's geopolitical aspirations. The book argues that the strengthening of the regime's domestic power was a central objective of Kazakhstani foreign policy, particularly in the aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The book delves into the various manifestations of post-Soviet multilateralism, from the Commonwealth of Independent States to the controversial Eurasian Economic Union. It assesses the successes and challenges of these initiatives and sheds light on the complex dynamics of inter-state integration in the post-Soviet space.

This book is a valuable contribution to the study of Central Asian Politics, International Relations, and Security Studies. It provides a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between ideas, power, and geopolitics in the region and offers insights into the future of Kazakhstani foreign policy.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 233 x 154 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032400280