Comparative Analysis of Kazakh Military Cooperation with the United States, the Russian Federation, and the Peoples Republic of China

Given its geopolitical location between the East and the West, the Republic of Kazakhstan has become a subject for competing influences and interests between the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, and the United States of America, which are trying to achieve their national security objectives along the "Silk Road". These potential foes struggle with each other in multiple arenas. It is among the immense gravitational pull of these powers that the Republic of Kazakhstan performs an intricate dance. That is why the Kazakh Republic employs the multi-vector national strategy to balance interactions with these powers in attempts to remain neutral and balanced, mitigating the risk of machinations. The researcher illustrates this policy as he focuses on comparisons of Kazakh military cooperation with each nation state. It is through this lens that the author describes and provides recommendations for political leaders to preserve the multi-vector Strategy. Noting the success of other endeavors, the author ultimately recommends the establishment of a joint multi-national anti-terrorism unit under the command of Kazakh forces in order to tackle and find the effective solutions for this global issue within the region, leveraging the expertise and capabilities of the three global powers.