Kazakhstan: Testing a 21st century upgrade of faith-driven Saudi soft power
By James M. Dorsey
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A recent study of the popularity of a Saudi-inspired quietist ultra-conservative strand of Islam among Kazakh businessmen suggests that the kingdom has upgraded its faith-driven soft power campaign as part of crown prince Mohammed bi…
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