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Paolo Sorbello
Paolo Sorbello is a journalist and researcher living in Kazakhstan. He holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow, where he studied industrial relations in Kazakhstan’s oil sector.
Paolo’s work has also been published by Global Voices, The Conway Bulletin, Newsbase’s FSUOGM and Energo, openDemocracy, Eurasianet, Milano Finanza, and L’Indro.
September 30, 2022
Reliance on Hydrocarbons Still Key for Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello
Bullish talk about oil and gas at an industry conference has pushed back the country's energy transition plans.
September 15, 2022
Large Kazakhstani Bank to Sell Stake in Telecoms Company
By Paolo Sorbello
Jusan Bank, linked to the country’s former president, will divest from Kcell.
August 30, 2022
The Fall From Grace of One of Kazakhstan’s Gray Cardinals
By Paolo Sorbello
Former Majilis speaker Nurlan Nigmatulin seems to have lost power.
August 05, 2022
Former Russian President Questions Kazakhstan’s Sovereignty
By Paolo Sorbello
Medvedev has since deleted the social media post and blamed hackers.
July 13, 2022
Kazakhstan Oil Exporters Relieved as Russian Court Lifts Ban on Pipeline
By Paolo Sorbello
Most of Kazakhstan’s oil exports go through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which has been targeted by Russian courts.
May 13, 2022
The Richest Get Richer in Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello
According to Forbes.kz, Kazakhstan’s top-three wealthiest amassed an additional $2.5 billion in one year.
April 26, 2022
Kazakhstani Banks Eye the Spoils of Sanctioned Russian Subsidiaries
By Paolo Sorbello
Russian banks operating in Kazakhstan were thriving before the war. Now CenterCredit has bought Alfa-Bank’s assets in Kazakhstan.
March 31, 2022
The Jobless of Zhanaozen Are Still Demanding Justice in Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello and Almas Kaisar
Worker disputes and demands for fair employment policies have continued since the violence of 2011.
March 28, 2022
Kazakhstan’s Oil Meets a Caspian Chokepoint
By Paolo Sorbello
Much of the oil produced in Kazakhstan transits through a pipeline across Russia, which now has shrunk output for a variety of reasons.
March 17, 2022
As the War Continues, Ukraine Is on Kazakhstan’s Mind
By Paolo Sorbello
Ukrainian flags dotted many recent rallies in Almaty -- about issues as varied as pollution and International Women’s Day -- as people in Kazakhstan call for peace.
February 25, 2022
Amid Anti-Corruption Drive, Tokayev Faces Questions About Offshore Wealth
By Paolo Sorbello
Kazakhstan's President Tokayev is vocal against corruption, but faces tough questions after new leaks.
February 18, 2022
Veteran Opposition Figure Resurfaces in Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello
Could Bulat Abilov re-enter politics?
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