Could Timur Turlov’s FIDE Bid Become Kazakhstan’s Latest Soft-Power Play?
Timur Turlov's candidacy for the presidency of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has drawn growing attention because of its potential geopolitical implications for Kazakhstan, the rapid rise of Freedom Holding…
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Could Timur Turlov’s FIDE Bid Become Kazakhstan’s Latest Soft-Power Play?
Timur Turlov's candidacy for the presidency of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has drawn growing attention because of its potential geopolitical implications for Kazakhstan, the rapid rise of Freedom Holding…
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