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Directions in the ethnic politics of Kazakhstan: concessions, compromise, or catastrophe?

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Ethnic factors significantly affect the delineation of the border between Kazakhstan and Russia. There is a concentration of Russian minorities in the northern provinces of Kazakhstan, which border with Russia and there is concern about these being absorbed by Russia. the history of the region under Tsarist and Stalinist rule shows the arbitrariness of current borders. The treaties between Kazakhstan and Russia do not signify a complete resolution of the issue.

Demographic aspects, Russia, Kazakhstan, Russian foreign relations, Territory, National, National territory, Kazakhstani foreign relations

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Improvisations on a semicolonial theme, or, how to read a celebration of transnational urban community

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Issues concerning China are discussed with reference to the history of Shanghai in the nineteenth century. The impact of semicolonialism on Shanghai and the rest of China is explored through a study of colonial ceremonies.

China, Influence, Political aspects, Imperialism, Shanghai, China

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Politics, urban planning and population settlement: Nairobi, 1912-1916

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The history of Nairobi, Kenya, is examined in terms of urban planning, population and politics from 1912 to 1916.

Social aspects, City planning, Urban planning, Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya

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