Notes

The Role of Russia in Kazakhstan's Shifting Power Dynamics ( Erzhan Kazykhanov
The Russian invasion as well as the protests in Kazakhstan are inextricably linked.

The government of Kazakhstan has to confront a new reality after massive protests. Power dynamics have changed and the government will have to adjust to an increasingly assertive citizenry.

Furthermore, they should be aware of the fact that these changes can affect their engagement with their country in future plans for and plans for development.

Russian Invasion Is Expected However, it is ignored by the United States
As Russian President Vladimir Putin launches a massive invasion against an East-European sovereign country, the attention of everyone is at Ukraine.

It is easy for NATO leaders like Joe Biden to forget that Moscow was warning them for months.

It was apparent to the majority of the world that Russia was not in favor of NATO's plans to expand its borders. However, most Western leaders did not do anything but to talk about their inability to act.

Russia's actions are not accepted and Western leaders must recognize the fact that their actions have contributed to this fact. We now have to endure the consequences and suffering of a European crisis which could have been prevented.

There should be a good deal of care that is taken by the United States not to apply the same strategy in Kazakhstan.

Russia Insist on deploying troops to attempt to contain the Protests in Kazakhstan
The unfolding events in Ukraine should be considered in light of recent events happening in the region: not only the color revolutions of 2003 to 2005, but also the more recent turmoil in Belarus and in particular Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan is situated in central Asia with Russia next to it and China around the corner. But, there have very rarely been protests on the streets of Kazakhstan.

However as early as the month of January, tensions across the country were increasing.

Protests that grew into massive rallies were followed by violent protests in support of Almaty which claimed 227 people's lives.

https://www.un.org/press/en/2003/bio3501.doc.htm Thousands were detained, prompting Russian troops deployed on the border with the Collective Security Treaty Organization(CSTO)

After tensions subsided and the situation became more peaceful, it was evident that the international intervention by Russia played a significant role in stabilizing the situation in the country.

Following the protests that are now over, Kazakh President Qasym-Zhomart Tokayev has implemented a variety of adjustments to the power structures within his ruling class.

https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/04/27/should-the-us-focus-on-erzhan-kazykhanovs-alarming-return/ Most attention is now on his replacement as Chief of the National Security Council by Nursultan Nagabev, who was a former president who was still in control over the country's economy , but was protested against by the people in the aftermath of their revolt.

Consequently, many people lost the jobs they held prior to the recent events where instability prevailed.

There were others, however, who also were able to gain undeserved fame following the shift in power.

The Aloof Approach of Erzhan Kazykhanov may hinder peace efforts
Qasym ZhomartTokayev, Kazakhstan's president has made a number of changes to the power structures in order to boost the chance of reform.

At first, he was replaced by the former president Nursultan Nazarbayev as the chairman of the National Security Council and fired several of his sons-in law from state enterprises.

Karim Masimov, a former head of the spy agency, was detained on charges of treason.

There have been also removals of officials, senior members and friends close to Nazarbayev that have made them go into exile.

It's not known for certain whether government shakeups or the removal of the old guard will result in reform.

Many times, they lead to the removal or replacement of former administration loyalists or relatives with more competent people.

Erzhan Kazykhanov Erzhan Kazykhanov This was the situation the time that Erzhan Kazakhstanykhanov was elevated to an office of immense influence within the administration of President Tokayev.

Kazykhanov, during his time as Ambassador to the United States, was the most ineffective Kazakh.

His reputation as an confident, arrogant, shy yet uninformed with the international image of Kazakhstan was earned when he was living in other countries.

His track record is definitely not remarkable either.

It's also possible to point out the failures in progress regarding crucial issues like Jackson-Vanick's limitations. Also, it raises questions regarding Kazakhstan's global reputation, which he mishandled.

Tokayev's reforms for Kazakhstan are very similar to what Mikhail Gorbachev did with his "glasnost" initiative (aka openness) and his "perestroika" initiative (aka restructuring).

These reforms greatly contributed to the demise of Soviet Union. This is the same thing Putin is also trying to achieve. Tokayev had also established relations with the Kazakhstani nations and had a strong relationship with other Western Countries. He was cautious not to provoke Putin's fury, but to keep his confidence in his.

Kazykhanov could be a danger to this delicate balance if he makes unwise decisions or speaks against Russia overly loudly.
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