International relations between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan

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The relation between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 4.54 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are rare.

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Profile summary of Kazakhstan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Kazakhstan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Nur-Sultan
Population 18 776 707
Land Area (sq km) 2 699 700
Main religion Islam, Christianity
Life Expectancy 73 years

Kazakhstan is a country located in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. It is the ninth-largest country in the world by land area, and it shares borders with Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and the Caspian Sea. It is a parliamentary republic with a presidential system of government, and its capital is Astana (now known as Nur-Sultan). Kazakhstan is rich in natural resources, including oil, natural gas, and minerals, and it has a diverse economy that includes agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries. It is a member of the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the Turkic Council, among other international organizations. Kazakhstan has a complex history that has been influenced by various cultures and empires, including the Mongols, the Russian Empire, and the Soviet Union. It gained independence in 1991, after the breakup of the Soviet Union, and it has since pursued a policy of economic and political reform. Geopolitically, Kazakhstan is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and it has sought to balance its relations with its neighbors and major world powers. It has close ties with Russia and China, but it has also sought to cultivate relations with the United States and other Western countries.

Profile summary of Afghanistan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Afghanistan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kabul
Population 38 928 346
Land Area (sq km) 652 864
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 65 years

Afghanistan is a country located in South and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. The country has a complex history and has been a battleground for various powers throughout its history. In recent times, Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for several decades, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979 and continuing with the civil war that followed. The country has also been a major theater of operations in the War on Terror, with the United States and other countries intervening in the country after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Since then, Afghanistan has seen significant political and social upheaval, including the rise and fall of the Taliban, the establishment of a new government, and ongoing violence and conflict with various militant groups. The country has also struggled with issues such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure and development. Despite these challenges, Afghanistan has made some progress in recent years, including holding successful elections and making progress on issues such as women's rights and education. However, the country still faces many challenges and will likely continue to be a focus of international attention for the foreseeable future.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Afghanistan's population is 2.07 bigger than the population of Kazakhstan (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Kazakhstan: 18 776 707).

The Kazakhstan's land area is 4.14 bigger than the land area of Afghanistan (land area (sq km) of Kazakhstan: 2 699 700, land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Kazakhstan is situated 12 places below in the ranking (position 70).

Kazakhstan maintains contact with 43 countries, while Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries.

Kazakhstan maintains an excellent relation with 12 countries, while in the case of Afghanistan, this figure drops to 7.


The relation between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan through the time

The relation between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan has improved recently by 0.0 points, reaching an overall punctuation of 4.5 from a previous value of 4.5.


Conflict Simulator: Kazakhstan vs Afghanistan

Although the chances of a conflict between both countries are rare, because the relation between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan is NEUTRAL. Let's suppose a hypothetical conflict occurs between both countries:


Solo scenario: Kazakhstan vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 55.3% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Kazakhstan vs Team Afghanistan

In a hypothetical conflict between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan, probably, Pakistan will participate helping Kazakhstan.
Any country will participate helping Afghanistan.

The map shows the allies of Kazakhstan painted in yellow and the allies of Afghanistan painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Kazakhstan with a 77.1% probability.

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