Why Russia sent its janky version of NATO to Kazakhstan

In this discussion, Amy McKinnon, a reporter at Foreign Policy specializing in geopolitics, dives into the dramatic unrest in Kazakhstan spurred by rising fuel prices and authoritarian governance. She explains the unprecedented deployment of CSTO troops to restore order, comparing this Russia-backed alliance to NATO. The conversation highlights the historical context of Russia's influence in the region, the implications of Kazakhstan's leadership decisions, and how the CSTO's swift response marks a significant shift in regional security dynamics.