In Cozying Up to Trump, Leaders Hedge Their Reliance on Moscow and Beijing

President Trump has made it easier for countries that are close to Russia and China to build ties with the United States. Those countries are embracing the opportunity.

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Kazakhstan May Join the Trump-Brokered Abraham Accords

The Central Asian country already has diplomatic relations with Israel, but the move appears to be a good-will gesture to President Trump.

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The Mystery of Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat on Kazakhstan

The Central Asian nation, rich in critical minerals, is deepening its ties to China but does relatively little trade with the United States.

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Azerbaijani Anger Over Plane Crash Grows, in Deepening Schism With Russia

In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying Moscow’s response has caused “surprise, regret and rightful indignation.”

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