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Joe Luc Barnes

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Farewell to Russia: The View From Kazakhstan

Karaganda and its environs are home to some of the largest-scale coal-mining on the planet. And once, the home to an immense gulag.

06.10.2026 20

The Diplomat

Joe Luc Barnes

Can the Organization of Turkic States Leave Its Mark?

As its annual summit convenes, what role does the Istanbul-based organization play among the shifting constellation of international groupings?

06.10.2025 20

The Diplomat

Joe Luc Barnes