@article{bibcite_14989,
  keywords = {Kazakhstan, military professionalization, NCO development, security cooperation},
  author = {Sebastian Engels},
  title = {Military Professionalization Programs in Kazakhstan and the United States: How to Implement and What Will We Gain?},
  abstract = {<p>The U.S. should remain committed to Central Asian security co-operation, but must carefully evaluate each program for merit and value added to U.S. security goals in the region. Programs designed to increase Kazakhstan{\textquoteright}s military professionalization will have the most significant impact towards accomplishing these goals. U.S. security cooperation effforts to foster the development of a non-commissioned officer corps as part of Kazakhstan{\textquoteright}s military would serve as an excellent example of effective professionalization and a way to further our strategic relationships with non-NATO countries. Training programs that professionalize the Kazakh military can offer a cost-effective way for the United States to further a lasting partnership with Central Asia{\textquoteright}s most stable country.</p>},
  year = {2017},
  journal = {Connections: The Quarterly Journal},
  volume = {16},
  chapter = {91},
  pages = {91-104},
  month = {Spring 2017},
  doi = {https://doi.org/10.11610/Connections.16.2.06},
  language = {eng},
}