By Semanur Öncü Abstract In recent years, the ideologies and capacities of states, as well as the visions and competencies of leaders, have emerged as pivotal elements in the realm of international relations. China’s current leader, Xi Jinping, has articulated an ambitious vision and approach to foreign policy, which has been embraced by the ChineseContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis – The role of Central Asia in China’s foreign policy strategy”
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Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-Economic development of Kazakstan
by Semanur Öncü Abstract After declaring independence in 1991, Kazakhstan implemented economic reforms under the leadership of President Nazarbayev. These steps included the transition to a free market economy by reducing state intervention in markets, privatizing industries and effectively managing underground resources. As a result, the country’s international competitiveness increased. This process has strengthened Kazakhstan’sContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-Economic development of Kazakstan”
Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-Relations between Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan
by Semanur Öncü Abstract In 1991, with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the period of independence began for the Central Asian republics. However, this period was full of political, economic and social difficulties, especially for the Central Asian countries. After independence, these countries, which were primarily struggling with national problems, began to adapt toContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis-Relations between Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan”
Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/23. – The Situation in Kazakhstan After the Constitutional Reform
Abstract The referendum on constitutional reform implemented in Kazakhstan was called several months after the unrest earlier in the year. The demonstrations in early January – which began as a peaceful protest against fuel price increases – quickly reached Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, and quickly turned into mass demonstrations against the economic and political situationContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/23. – The Situation in Kazakhstan After the Constitutional Reform”