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Tokayev Wins The Battle But The War Is Not Over In Kazakhstan

The main result of the January 2022 Kazakhstan protests was to solidify the transfer of power from Nursultan Nazarbayev to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev that began with the latter’s assumption of the Kazakh presidency in 2019. While there are still many unknowns relating to the protests, which led to at least 225 …

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Will Ukraine Invasion Embolden China In Indo-Pacific?

Eyes are on China after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine to see if Beijing would make an opportunistic move in the Indo-Pacific, with analysts saying Beijing is watching developments in Ukraine “intently” before making any decision. Chinese officials, while refusing to call Putin’s action an “invasion,” say they’re …

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Ukraine attack: Putin target may be democracy, near and far

Vladimir Putin has professed many justifications for Russia’s assault on Ukraine, from wild claims about “de-Nazifying” the country to anger at Kyiv’s desire to join NATO, the Western treaty alliance. It may also be a way for him to highlight the weakness of democratic systems – while ridding Moscow of …

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