KAZAKHSTAN'S GEOPOLICY LOCATION AND THE INFLUENCE OF NEIGHBORHOOD COUNTRIES
Baxtiyorov Burhon Muzaffar ugli
3rd year student majoring in International Relations, Uzbekistan State World Languages University
Keywords: CSTO, integration, security dilemma, corridor state, hegemonic states, regional actors
Abstract
This article analyzes the geopolitical position of Kazakhstan in Central Asia and its relations and influence with major powers and neighboring countries. It also discusses the importance of Kazakhstan's multi-vector policy and its contribution to the development of the state. The article comprehensively examines and systematically analyzes the geopolitical position of Kazakhstan in world politics, its multi-vector policy, and the position of neighboring countries towards Kazakhstan and their cooperation.
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