Listen 0:00 / 0:00 − 1.0x + Default Ready Kazakhstan, a landlocked Central Asian state with a long-standing multi-vector foreign policy, has been indirectly affected by the 2025–2026 escalation between Israel, the United States, and Iran. The conflict has created both risks and opportunities for Astana. Kazakhstan has tried to preserve pragmatic neutrality while deepening ties with Israel, Gulf states, and the West, and at the same time managing its economic and transit links with Iran. Historical and Diplomatic Context Kazakhstan has long balanced relations with both Iran and Israel. Diplomatic ties with Israel date back to 1992 and have focused mainly on economic, technological, and security cooperation. Bilateral trade reached around $236 million in 2024, with Kazakhstan supplying oil, … Continue reading Kazakhstan and the Iran-Israel war: Navigating risks, opportunities, and strategic neutrality