VOLOSHIN George <br/><br/>
Imminent threat:   Kazakhstan vows to crack down on terrorism/ 
George Voloshin 
 -  2015 
<br/><br/> President Nursultan Nazarbayev has declared a fight against terrorism and extremism as more Kazakhs are turning towards the Islamic State. This article assesses Astana's preventive diplomacy policy as the country prepares for its election on 26 April. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>KAZAKHSTAN--POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT<br/>TERRORISM<br/>ISLAMIC STATE<br/>CENTRAL ASIA