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1. Doing the Democracy Dance in Kazakhstan: Democracy Development as Cultural Encounter.

Author

Roberts, Sean R.

Subjects
*DEMOCRACY, *POLITICAL development -- Social aspects, *ELECTIONS, *POLITICS & culture, *ELECTION of legislators, FOREIGN relations of the United States, 1989-, KAZAKHSTANI politics & government, 1991-
Abstract

This article explores democracy development efforts in the former Soviet Union as a cultural encounter between the producers and consumers of development assistance. Drawing on literature in both anthropology and development studies, Sean R. Roberts suggests that the divergent worldviews of these different actors in the development process problematizes their interaction, often leading to unintended results. Highlighting a case study of U.S. assistance to Kazakhstan's 2004 parliamentary elections, Roberts also suggests that, although democracy assistance does foster change, this change is both gradual and unpredictable. More generally, Roberts argues that the challenges of democracy development are less related to technical issues than to cultural factors. Furthermore, democracy development efforts in the long term are likely to produce a contested arena in which to negotiate the meaning of "democracy" or acceptable "good governance" in the context of globalization and today's increasingly multipolar geopolitics. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2012
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2. Kazakhstan: Recent Developments and U.S. Interests.

Author

Nichol, Jim

Subjects
KAZAKHSTANI politics & government, 1991-, TERRORISM, ECONOMIC development, ENERGY industries, INTERNATIONAL relations
Abstract

The article presents information on the report about developments in the country of Kazakhstan and U.S. interests in the country. It reviews the political background of the nation, the terrorism and unrest and its position as president of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). It also notes economic developments in the energy sector of Kazakhstan, its foreign policy and the U.S. Policy on Counter-Terrorism Support.

Published
2012

3. Kazakhstan: Current Developments and U.S. Interests: 97-1058.

Author

Nichol, Jim

Subjects
KAZAKHSTANI politics & government, 1991-, NATURAL resources, GEOPOLITICS, SEPTEMBER 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001, FOREIGN relations of the United States, 2001-2009, INTERNATIONAL relations
Abstract

Kazakhstan is becoming an important power in Central Asia by virtue of its large territory, ample natural resources, and strategic location. However, it faces political, ethnic, economic, and environmental challenges to its stability and integrity. After the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, Kazakhstan granted overflight rights for U.S.-led coalition actions in Afghanistan, and in 2003 provided some troops for post-conflict rebuilding in Iraq. This report may be updated. Related products include CRS Issue Brief IB93108, Central Asia, updated regularly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2004

4. If the worms turn.

Subjects
*EXECUTIVE power, *PRESIDENTS, *CORRUPTION investigation, KAZAKHSTANI politics & government, 1991-
Abstract

Discusses a draft law approved by the parliament in Kazakhstan which gives the incumbent president of the country powers for life. Proposition that President Nursultan Nazarbaev will have a permanent seat in the Kazakhstan Security Council and the right to address the nation and its leaders; Indignities suffered by those who do not support Nazarbaev; Allegations of corruption in the government being investigated by the United States.

Published
2000

5. LETTERS.

Author

Wu, Vei Ze, Edgell, Al, Thompson, Dan, and Bang, Chan Young

Subjects
LETTERS to the editor, MILITARY policy, KAZAKHSTANI politics & government, 1991-
Abstract

Letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including “The Way Out of Afghanistan," by Fareed Zakaria in the September 21 2009 issue and "Beware of Big Ideas: Newly Nervous Post-Soviet States Crack Down on Western Schools" in the August 10 and 17, 2009 issues.

Published
2009

6. Caspian, ho!

Subjects
*NAVIES, *SEA power (Military science), *INTERNATIONAL relations, *GEOPOLITICS, *NATIONAL territory, *OIL fields, KAZAKHSTANI politics & government, 1991-
Abstract

This article discusses the decision of the government of Kazakhstan to create a navy. Most of Kazakhstan's oil wealth lies around and in the Caspian sea, which also borders Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.The country's authorities say they want to protect western investments and keep smuggling and other shady activities in check. Kazakhstan's decision adds to the increasing militarisation of the Caspian area. Yet there is a continuing dispute over the delineation of national borders within the sea -- with big implications for its oilfields. Kazakhstan says the decision is not directed at other Caspian states. According to Robert McMullin of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, establishing a better balance of power in the Caspian may help promote stability. Fuzzy borders could make the operation of the navy tricky -- although at least Kazakhstan and Russia agreed on a dividing line last year. Russia, Turkey and the United States, which has just sealed a five-year military agreement with Kazakhstan, have all promised to help.

Published
2003

7. LIFE IMITATES ART THANKS TO BORAT.

Author

Von Hoffman, Constantine

Subjects
*WEBSITES, *SOCIAL history, KAZAKHSTANI politics & government, 1991-, HISTORY of Kazakhstan, 1991-
Abstract

The article discusses how the government of Kazakhstan removed the web site domain www.borat.kz from its country. The web site is operated by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who's movie "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" satirized the government's increased freedom of speech restrictions and human rights violations. The web site's removal was featured in the U.S. State Department's annual report on human rights violations.

Published
2007

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