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Why Kazakhstan’s Unrest Will Reverberate Around the Globe

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Why Kazakhstan’s Unrest Will Reverberate Around the Globe
Riot police gather to block demonstrators during a protest in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Jan. 5, 2022. Vladimir Tretyakov/AP Photo
Joseph V. Micallef
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Over the past several weeks, Kazakhstan has exploded into widespread civil unrest. The country is a critical Russian ally. This unrest has wide-ranging global implications and may affect the developing U.S.–Russia confrontation over Ukraine.

Joseph V. Micallef
Joseph V. Micallef
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Joseph V. Micallef is a historian, bestselling author, syndicated columnist, war correspondent, and private equity investor. He holds a master's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was a Fulbright fellow at the Italian Institute of International Affairs. He has been a commentator for several broadcast venues and media outlets and has also written several books on military history and world affairs. His latest book, "Leadership in an Opaque Future," is forthcoming. Micallef is also a noted judge of wines and spirits and authored a bestselling book on Scotch whisky.
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