Published: January 24th, 2022,
Last updated: January 24th, 2022
When violent protests broke out in Kazakhstan a few weeks ago, the reason seemed to be found quickly: The impoverished population is suffering too much from the increased energy prices. Yet the country is actually rich – thanks to mineral resources, economic reforms and its geostrategic location. China and Russia know this, too. In his analysis, Frank Sieren shows how the two countries have been exerting influence on the Central Asian country for years and how the current unrest in Kazakhstan is affecting relations between Beijing and Moscow.