AMB. Yerzhan Ashikbayev: Kazakhstan's Development Strategy amidst Geopolitical Turbulence
March 28, 2023, 3-4:30pm
In person (S030, CGIS South, 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA)
Dramatic developments are taking place in Eurasia. The situation in Afghanistan in the aftermath of the U.S. troops' withdrawal remains challenging and requires solutions. There is a severe war in Ukraine, and its repercussions are unprecedented. Great power competition between the West and China is unfolding. In the meantime, Kazakhstan experienced a tragic turmoil in January 2022 that resulted in the shake-up of the country and the acceleration of political and economic reforms. Join us for a conversation with Kazakhstan's Ambassador to the U.S., Yerzhan Ashikbayev, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the country and the future of the Kazakh-U.S. strategic partnership.