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Saving Erbayan: A Victim of Alleged Hazing in Kazakhstan’s Military
By Moldir Kabyken
Erbayan Mukhtar suffered a severe head injury during military service, sparking concerns about soldier safety and allegations of hazing in Kazakhstan's armed forces.
C5+Trump: Getting the US Down to Business in Central Asia
By Eric Rudenshiold
The region has become more connected to Europe and less dependent on Russia and China than when Trump was last in office.
Kazakhstan’s BRICS Conundrum
By Ayushi Saini and Rajoli Siddharth Jayaprakash
Astana has emphasized its commitment to strengthening its role as a close partner of BRICS while also stating that it will not seek membership.
Why Has High Speed Rail Failed in Kazakhstan?
By Joe Luc Barnes
Kazakhstan once harbored grand plans for a high-speed rail network. While its neighbors have pushed ahead with such projects, why has HSR fallen out of favor in Astana?
Central Asian Leaders Swift to Send Congratulatory Notes to Trump
By Catherine Putz
The messages provide a glimpse as to what the Central Asian states wish to see from the next U.S. administration and how they aim to position themselves.
Chinese Investment in Kazakhstan Deepens With $2.5 Billion in New Deals
By Catherine Putz
Although branded as commercial deals, most of the agreements involve a steel and mining company recently acquired and renamed by a state-owned private equity firm in the wake of a tragic mining accident.
Russia Still a Cold Front for Central Asian Migrants
By Niginakhon Saida
Do Russian demands for stricter measures against labor migrants mark a shift in Moscow’s relationship with Central Asia?
Additional Kazakh and Uzbek Companies Hit With Russia-Related Sanctions
By Catherine Putz
Russia is increasingly reliant on transnational schemes to circumvent sanctions, which occasionally run through Central Asia.
Existential Questions: How Russian Narratives Question Central Asian Sovereignty
By Aziz Berdiqulov
Russian politicians and commentators challenging Central Asian sovereignty unmask a continuous view of the region as part of Russia’s domain.
After UNGA: How Did Central Asia Address (or Not) the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?
By Bimal Adhikari and Alida Begezhanova
The Central Asian countries are caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and it showed in their most recent UNGA speeches.
Harris vs. Trump: If Asia Could Vote in the US Election
By The Diplomat
For 13 Asia-Pacific countries, we ask: Would the government prefer Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as the next U.S. president?
Corruption in Kazakhstan’s Judiciary
By Ayazhan Oirat
Since 2021, 30 judges have been held accountable for corruption, resulting in 15 prison sentences, which notably is more than in the previous eight years combined.
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