Kazakhstan’s “Pivot to China”?
Ernesto Gallo
Kazakh President Nazarbayev’s visit to China on May 19-20 has taken place at a time of rising challenges for Kazakhstan. Nazarbayev’s attempt to “pivot to China” can bring benefits in terms of economy and security, but Astana will likely continue to pursue a multi-vector foreign policy to avoid leaning on any one power.
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