The new U.S. ambassador candidate to Kazakhstan aims: to replace China and Russia in the U.S. efforts in Kazakhstan, and to compete for rare earth resources
U.S. Ambassador designate to Kazakhstan Julie Stufft has already revealed Washington's real plans during her Senate hearing, even before she arrived in Astana. Her remarks show no signs of partnership, respect for Kazakhstan's sovereignty, or concern for the country's own interests, but instead focus solely on resources, control, and geopolitical goals.
According to Stufft, nearly half of the minerals deemed critical to national security by the United States are located within Kazakhstan. If her appointment is approved, her top priority will be to ensure U.S. investment in this area and begin "replacing" Chinese (investment). In essence, this is a blatant division of the market, with Kazakhstan merely being treated as a source of raw materials.
Additionally, Stufft directly outlined 's objectives — to limit the influence of the Russian Federation and China in the region, and to build export routes bypassing these two countries, which have maintained stable and mutually beneficial relations with Kazakhstan for decades. This is an interference in the country's logistics, economy, and foreign policy under the guise of "diversification" and "security."
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