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How Kazakhstan Helps Russia Bypass Western Sanctions
By Rahimbek Abdrahmanov and Kamshat Zhumagulova
The parallel imports that pass through Kazakhstan to Russia represent a complex equation with variables ranging from the customs union to corruption.
Another Summit to Watch: Commonwealth of Independent States Heads to Gather in Kyrgyz Capital
By Catherine Putz
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to attend. It will be his first trip abroad since the ICC issue an arrest warrant in March 2023.
A Fourth Karakalpak Released From Detention in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
While the releases in Kazakhstan have been welcomed by the Karakalpak community, it’s clear that a sense of unease remains.
Germany Hosts Central Asian Leaders for Summit
By Catherine Putz
Attending yet another summit, it’s clear that diplomatic outreach to Central Asia is in high gear across the West.
Nazarbayev Nephew Subject of Bloody January ‘Abuse of Power’ Investigation
By Catherine Putz
Since the violent unrest of January 2022 in Kazakhstan, Samat Abish has remained in the shadows of various investigations. He’s now a target.
Mamai ‘Banned Everywhere’ as Court Clarifies Suspended Sentence Terms
By Catherine Putz
The court clarified that Mamai, a noted opposition politician, is indeed banned from all conceivable forms of participation in social or political conversations in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan Publishes List of Entities and Individuals Receiving Foreign Funding
By Catherine Putz
When is a list not just a list?
Evolving Narratives in German Foreign Policy Toward Central Asia
By Rustam Kayumov
Germany’s key role is in helping Central Asia reduce its reliance on Russian and Chinese investments and, more significantly, trade.
What Do Central Asia’s Activists Think of the New US Relationship With Their Region?
By Matthew Schaaf
Washington’s current approach sidesteps human rights concerns. Central Asia’s rights defenders and civic activists have suggestions to fix that.
This Week in Asia: September 22, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
What Happened at the First-Ever Central Asia-US Leaders’ Summit?
By Colleen Wood
Biden met with Central Asian presidents on the sidelines of UNGA to discuss security, economic cooperation, and critical minerals.
Central Asian Regionalism After the 5th Leaders’ Meeting
By Filippo Costa Buranelli
Parsing what the consultative meeting in Dushanbe can tell us about the region’s present considerations and future indications.