In #Kazakhstan, the #NATO Centre for Peacekeeping Operations has recently commenced its activities, graced by the presence of the #US Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Daniel Rosenblum, at the opening ceremony.
Kazakh military personnel are set to undergo training at the centre, aligning with NATO standards. In contrast to former president #Nazarbayev’s cautious approach, Tokayev appears to be moving quickly. The rationale behind his decision to delve into NATO standards remains enigmatic. However, it appears he perceives #Moscow's waning influence in the post-Soviet arena and aims to capitalise on this evolving situation.
Considering the criteria defining the adversaries within NATO standards and drawing lessons from the Ukrainian conflict, it becomes evident that an increased NATO presence always escalates tensions in the region. It's noteworthy that the Russia-Kazakhstan border spans a vast 7,600 km. Of Kazakhstan's 19 million inhabitants, 13 million are Kazakh and the rest are mainly of Russian cultural background.
It is also worth noting that Kazakhstan and NATO have continued to co-operate under the Partnership for Peace Initiative and the so-called bilateral military cooperation programme established in 1994.
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