Symbolic diplomacy of place and space in Eurasia: “multi-vector” vs. “third neighbor” policies-impact of nomadic features on foreign policy strategies of Kazakhstan and Mongolia

Alicia Campi

doi:10.32523/2664-5157-2020-2-3-53

Authors

Alicia Campi Indiana University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32523/2664-5157-2020-2-3-53

Keywords:

Kazakhstan, Mongolia, multi-vector, Third Neighbor, nomadic heritage, trilateralism

Abstract

This paper examines the present-day diplomatic policies of Kazakhstan and Mongolia,
which are two landlocked Eurasian nations that share a common no madic and Soviet heritage. Both
utilize symbolism of place and space as intersections between transcontinental subgroupings to promote
economic development within a continent dominated by superpower neighbors, China and Russia. The
two nations in the democratic era after the collapse of the Soviet Union have devised “Multi-Vector” and
“Third Neighbor” strategies derived from their historic nomadic experiences to break out of their landlocked
geographical constraints.

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Author Biography

Alicia Campi, Indiana University

Ph.D, Vice President, The Mongolia Society Arlington

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