Amid domestic unrest, Kazakhstan president seeks Russia-led security group's help. Here's why

In the face of mounting domestic unrest, Kazakhstan's president has turned to Russia-dominated security alliance, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, for help.

In the face of mounting domestic unrest and apparent uncertainty over the loyalty of law enforcement and military forces, Kazakhstan's president has turned to a Russia-dominated security alliance for help.

Within hours, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, or CSTO, announced its readiness to accept the plea for assistance.