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Multivectorism as a Foreign Policy Strategy for Kazakhstan: A Case of Russia, US, China and India
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Journal of Contemporary Politics

DOI: 10.53989/jcp.v3i3.60

Year: 2024, Volume: 3, Issue: 3, Pages: 82-92

Original Article

Multivectorism as a Foreign Policy Strategy for Kazakhstan: A Case of Russia, US, China and India

Anurag Tripathi1, Lakshmi Karlekar2,∗

1Associate Professor, Department of International Studies, Political Science and History, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India
2PhD Research Scholar, Department of International Studies, Political Science and History, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India

*Corresponding Author
Email: [email protected]

Received Date:29 November 2024, Accepted Date:30 December 2024, Published Date:31 December 2024

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Abstract

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Kazakhstan adopted a foreign policy strategy known as a Multivector foreign policy to attract multiple powers to invest in its energy sector. However, the New Great Game for energy soon unfolded and world powers began competing against each other for control over Kazakhstan’s energy resources. The article tries to understand how a zero-sum rivalry is manifested in the New Great Game for energy in Kazakhstan and how Kazakhstan is accommodating the game through a Multivector foreign policy. The article also tries to evaluate the potential winner of the game in Kazakhstan. The article concludes with the argument that Kazakhstan is not only balancing but also leveraging the New Great Game in its favour.

Keywords: Multivector foreign policy, New Great Game, Kazakhstan, Energy Sector, Zero­ Sum rivalry

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