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Kazakhstan
The Coming US-China Competition in Central Asia
By Katie Stallard-Blanchette
Washington signals a new pushback against China in the former Soviet republics.
Press Freedom Questions Follow Pompeo to Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The U.S. secretary of state said he’s sent a “perfect message” on press freedoms.
Pompeo, in Kazakhstan, Warns of China’s Growing Reach
By Associated Press
The secretary of state pressed Kazakhstan to be wary of Chinese investment and influence, urging it and others to join calls demanding an end to China's repression of minorities.
Report Links Ablyazov to Embattled Maltese Academic Joseph Mifsud Via Swiss Lawyer Stephan Roh
By Catherine Putz
A Maltese academic, a Swiss lawyer, and a fugitive Kazakh oligarch -- what could possibly be the connection?
US Secretary of State Pompeo’s Trip to Central Asia Back on
By Catherine Putz
This weekend Pompeo will make stops in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Kazakhstan Halts Sale of Contaminated Oil to China
By Paolo Sorbello
Tests revealed the presence of dangerous chemicals in oil pumped from the Aktobe region and destined for to China.
2 More Ethnic Kazakhs Who Fled Xinjiang Won’t Be Deported
By Catherine Putz
Murager Alimuly and Qaster Musakhanuly were given one-year prison sentences, but a Kazakh court declined to deport them.
Another Ethnic Kazakh Escapes Deportation to Xinjiang
By Catherine Putz
A court in Zharkent decided to not deport Tilek Tabarikuly, another ethnic Kazakh who escaped across the border with China.
A Kazakh Dilemma as Beijing Reportedly Seeks Deportation of Former Camp Detainees
By Catherine Putz
As Beijing seeks deportations, ethnic Kazakhs strive to remain out of China’s grasp.
What to Expect from US Secretary of State Pompeo’s Upcoming Visit to Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
After visits to Ukraine and Belarus early in the new year, Pompeo will touch down in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
12 Killed, Dozens Hurt After Plane Crashes in Kazakhstan
By Associated Press
The morning crash took place shortly after takeoff near Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan’s Authorities Draw a Line During Independence Day Protests
By Paolo Sorbello
The goalposts keep moving as President Tokayev promised reforms that would make it easier for political and civic activists to plan rallies.