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Kazakhstan
April 12, 2021
Turkic Council Sets Sights on Upgrade Rooted in Economic Connectivity Projects
By Umida Hashimova
The Turkic Council aims to grow its political and economic significance.
April 01, 2021
China’s Central Asian Rail Investment Does Not Add Up
By Tristan Kenderdine and Péter Bucsky
China’s contribution to Central Asian rail connectivity remains miniscule.
March 31, 2021
Kazakhstan’s Sovereign Fund Changes Boss
By Paolo Sorbello
A new head of Samruk-Kazyna could bring about changes in governance and personnel.
March 25, 2021
Which Central Asian Students Can Return to Russia to Study?
By Catherine Putz
Tajik students, for now, are not among those being allowed to return to their studies in Russia.
March 25, 2021
Kazakhstan’s Rule of Law Struggles on the International Stage
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan's recalcitrant response to international arbitration belies its claims to be a friendly destination for investment.
March 23, 2021
What’s in Kazakhstan’s 2025 Development Plan?
By Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
On the road to 2050, Nur-Sultan aims to diversify its economy and develop new industries.
March 15, 2021
BP Declined to Dive Back into Kazakh Oil Fields
By Catherine Putz
Last week, KazMunayGas published a letter sent by BP in October 2020 backing out of negotiations as the company looks to focus on renewables.
March 15, 2021
Rethinking Britain’s Central Asia Strategy
By Jade McGlynn
The U.K. needs to think more ambitiously – and more coherently – about its own capabilities and objectives in Central Asia.
March 12, 2021
Kazakhstan v. Alnur Ilyashev: Punishing Dissent in Ways Old and New
By Catherine Putz
Repression via technical glitch - that’s new.
March 09, 2021
Feminist Activists Take to the Streets in Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello
Hundreds of activists and sympathizers took part in a march for women’s rights in Almaty.
March 05, 2021
Vaccine Diplomacy in Central Asia: Russia vs. China?
By Catherine Putz
Can “vaccine diplomacy” change any minds in Central Asia when it comes to the Russia vs. China equation?
March 03, 2021
Japarov Makes State Visit to Kazakhstan, Meets With Tokayev and Nazarbayev
By Catherine Putz
The core purpose of Japarov’s visit was to make the personal connections that form the lifeblood of Central Asian interstate relations.
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