The EU and Kazakhstan: Balancing Economic Cooperation and Aiding Democratic Reforms in the Central Asian Region
The EU and Kazakhstan: Balancing Economic Cooperation and Aiding Democratic Reforms in the Central Asian Region
Author(s): Bhavna Dave Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: CEPS Centre for European Policy Studies
Keywords: EU ; Kazakhstan ; Balancing Economic Cooperation ; Democratic Reforms ; Central Asian Region
Summary/Abstract: Recognising that Kazakhstan is favourably placed to be the foremost player in the region, this analysis advocates that the EU should 1) develop an internally-differentiated strategy towards Central Asia with Kazakhstan as a strategic anchor in the region, and 2) prioritise the promotion of democratic reforms and transparency of political and economic processes which can turn Kazakhstan into a more effective and reliable partner of the EU and a positive engine for reform in the broader region.
Journal: CEPS Policy Briefs
- Issue Year: 2007
- Issue No: 1-12
- Page Range: 001-008
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
