Kazakhstan-EU Relations in the Realities of the Geopolitical Turbulence: A Textual Analysis of Before and After Design

Authors

  • Artur Utebayev M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University Author https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4647-0490
  • Dana Ordabayeva M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University Author
  • Kamila Murzagulova M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University Author
  • Saltanat Irzhanova M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52536/3006-807X.2024-3.06

Keywords:

Kazakhstan, the European Union, cooperation, geopolitics, energy, democratization, economy

Abstract

Global security concerns have impacted both domestic and foreign policies of international actors. A regional geopolitical crisis after 2022 has certainly impacted the relations between Kazakhstan and its external partners. This research aims to explore how the regional geopolitical turbulence shaped the dynamics of Kazakhstan’s relations with the EU, one of the major actors in Kazakh multi-vector foreign policy. This research is concentrated on Kazakhstan-EU relations after 2022 and includes two studies: an analysis of press materials and a qualitative content analysis with some quantitative approach. An analysis of 191 press materials from the European External Action Service of 2018-2021 and 2022-2024 as well as content analysis of 2018-2021, 2022, and 2023-2024 press materials revealed the intensification of Kazakhstan-EU relations.

Author Biographies

  • Artur Utebayev, M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University

    Assistant Professor, Head of International Relations Program, International School of Economics, M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University 

  • Dana Ordabayeva, M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University

    The project manager of MIND MNU Maqsut Narikbayev Institute of Networking and Development, Altyn Kitap graduate of M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University

  • Kamila Murzagulova , M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University

    Development and International Cooperation Sciences graduate student at the Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)

    Altyn Kitap graduate of M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University (Kazakhstan)

  • Saltanat Irzhanova, M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University

    Development and International Cooperation Sciences graduate student at Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)

    Altyn Kitap graduate of M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University (Kazakhstan)

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Published

2024-09-30

Issue

Vol. 95 No. 3 (2024): Journal of Central Asian Studies

Section

Current Issues in International Relations

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Copyright (c) 2024 Utebayev A., Ordabayeva D., Murzagulova K., Irzhanova S.

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How to Cite

Utebayev, A., Ordabayeva, D., Murzagulova , K., & Irzhanova, S. (2024). Kazakhstan-EU Relations in the Realities of the Geopolitical Turbulence: A Textual Analysis of Before and After Design. Journal of Central Asian Studies, 95(3), 75-94. https://doi.org/10.52536/3006-807X.2024-3.06