Michael Rossi

Professor Michael Rossi is an esteemed faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Long Island University, USA, and Director of the International Studies Program. He is also a University Instructor at Rutgers University, USA.

Has Kazakhstan Advanced in Energy Security and Transit Potential?

2024 was an especially busy year for Kazakhstan as it sought to consolidate its position as a major link between Asia and Europe. In...

Kazakhstan’s Foreign Policy as a Model for Stability in an Unstable World

As the world observes UN World Peace Day on 21 September, it is disheartening to see global conflicts escalating at an alarming rate. Numerous...

Can Kazakhstan Convince Great Powers to Pursue Dialogue?

Amid strategic uncertainty in the international arena, China is intensifying efforts to counter the global influence of the United States. A few days ago,...

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