Nargis Kassenova

“Kazakhstan has begun positioning itself as a middle power.”

Nargis Kassenova · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Nargis Kassenova analyzed Kazakhstan's emerging international standing in an article for the Belfer Center.

“While a ‘lightweight’ by conventional standards, it has assets that make it significant for the rest of the world. Its geostrategic location at the heart of Eurasia makes it both an important connector and buffer between Europe, Russia, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia. It is also a regional leader in Central Asia,”

Nargis Kassenova · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Nargis Kassenova outlined Kazakhstan's geostrategic assets and role as a regional leader in Central Asia.