Russia in Global Affairs

With ongoing political changes in Central Asia, China’s growing influence, and a declining U.S. presence, Kazakhstan’s multi-vector policy may undergo significant changes. It may eventually alter, bringing the country closer to one of the centers of power, or, on the contrary, it may provoke a conflict between two or more actors in the region.

This article examines the evolution of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy with regard to Eurasian integration during the creation and development of the main institutions of integration. The purpose of the study is to describe the evolution starting from the creation of the Customs Union in 2009 to the present day, and to establish the reason for its change.