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Kazakhstan
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 27, 2022
Kazakh President Urges Calm and Care for Russians Fleeing Mobilization
By Catherine Putz
“We must take care of them and ensure their safety. This is a political and humanitarian issue,” Kazakh President Tokayev said of the influx of Russians.
September 23, 2022
Kazakhstan Continues to Break Ranks With Russia
By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
The not-so-subtle criticism of the Russian government regarding Ukraine in Kazakh President Tokayev’s UNGA speech should not be overlooked.
September 17, 2022
Xinjiang Kazakh Plans Political Party to Counter China’s Xi
By Dake Kang
Despite Xi’s warm official reception in Kazakhstan, the general population is disturbed by reports of oppression aimed at Kazakhs in China.
September 15, 2022
What Does Xi Jinping’s Visit Tell Us About China’s Relationship with Central Asia?
By Brian Wong and Iskander Akylbayev
While the meeting with Putin stole headlines, Xi’s trips to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are about far more than Russia.
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.
September 14, 2022
Nur-Sultan No More and Kazakh Tinkering With Presidential Terms
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan is to introduce a single seven-year presidential term and revert the capital’s name to “Astana.”
September 13, 2022
Russia’s War in Ukraine the Backdrop to Pope’s Kazakh Visit
By Nicole Winfield and Kostya Manenkov
The most noteworthy aspects of Pope Francis' visit to Kazakhstan might be the missed opportunities.
September 13, 2022
Why China’s Xi Is Visiting Kazakhstan First
By Catherine Putz
Before Xi travels to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for the SCO summit and a bilateral with Russian President Putin, he’ll land in Kazakhstan for a state visit.
September 08, 2022
‘Russia Is a Threat, Not a Friend’ Ukrainian Foreign Minister Warns Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
In a press conference with Central Asian media outlets, the Ukrainian foreign minister urged the region: “don’t let Russia use you.”
September 06, 2022
Kazakh Opposition Organizing Against Snap Elections
By Catherine Putz
Although no date has been set, Kazakhstan’s likely imminent presidential election has drawn sharp criticism from opposition figures.
September 06, 2022
Kazakh President Tokayev Visits Northern Region Affected by Wildfires
By Catherine Putz
Forest fires in northern Kazakhstan were brought under control but demonstrate serious future risks as temperatures rise and droughts intensify.
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