Kazakhstan

The Republic of Kazakhstan is a large Central Asian country. The multi-ethnic former Soviet republic became independent in 1991. Its capital was moved from Amal-Ata (Almaty) to Astana (Akmola) in 1997.

In the early 21st century, the country became a hotbed of Global Liberation Army activities. In response to GLA terrorist attacks into China, the Chinese occupied Kazakhstan, as well as the neighbouring republic of Aldastan. The GLA waged a "war of liberation" against the Chinese forces, striking a major blow against Chinese presence in Shymkent by destroying a hydroelectric dam, flooding the Chinese troops. The GLA plundered the city of Almaty for supplies to rebuild their strength, then drove the Chinese out of the capital, Astana, before capturing Baikonur Cosmosdrome.

An American-led offensive succeeded in finally destroying GLA operations in Kazakhstan by destroying its main HQ in Akmola and retaking Baikonur Cosmosdrome. However, this only cause the GLA to retreat elsewhere.