Zwischen einem Falken und einem Buzzard: Kasachstans Entscheidungen über Russland

Submission Statement: „Kazakhstan might want to consider adjusting its multivector doctrine to buttress its sovereignty in an era of great uncertainty.“ Charles Sullivan explains that Kazakhstan’s foreign policy, known as the multivector doctrine, seeks to maintain positive relations with major powers like Russia and China to safeguard its sovereignty. However, as Russia’s aggressive actions and ambitions for a supranational state pose increasing threats, Kazakhstan may need to revise its strategy. This could involve shifting from a hedging approach to a more balanced stance against Russia while considering greater diversification in arms imports and strengthening democratic institutions.