The Biden administration is pledging to support the independence of the five Central Asian nations, in a not-so-subtle warning to the former Soviet states that Russia’s value as a partner has been badly compromised by its year-old war against Ukraine
Bruised in Africa, Macron is looking for a chance to hit back at Russia in its own backyard in the Caucasus and Central Asia. But he’s punching way above his weight, writes M.K. Bhadrakumar.
By M.K. Bhadrakumar
Peoples Dispatch
Late last month, the Western powers huddled together in Paris f
Kazakhstan and UN Mark 31 Years of Partnership astanatimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from astanatimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Legislative elections are taking place today in Kazakhstan to elect members of the Mazhilis, the lower house of parliament, and the maslikhats, local representative bodies. Significant changes have been made to the electoral system in comparison to previous elections following constitutional amendments last year. A proportional-majoritarian model is being used for the first time since […]