Tag
Aktobe violence
August 16, 2017
What’s All the Fuss About Terrorism in Central Asia?
By Paolo Sorbello
Reports from Central Asia about a future doomed to violent Islamic extremism in the region are thin on evidence.
November 29, 2016
Terror and Protest: 2 Trials End in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
As Astana faces its 25th independence anniversary, Kazakhstan has some introspection to do on its much-touted unity.
September 07, 2016
Kazakhstan Details Foiled Terrorist Plots
By Casey Michel
The Kazakh security service says it disrupted eight separate Islamist groups in 2016 alone.
July 04, 2016
Kazakhstan Committed to Opening Economy and Modernizing Society
By Karim Massimov
“The interests of our overseas partners are taken fully into account when new policy is being shaped.”
June 30, 2016
A Trafficking-Terrorism Nexus in Central Asia
By Mariya Y. Omelicheva and Lawrence Markowitz
"The nexus is a 21st century challenge for Central Asia that requires concerted national and international efforts."
June 25, 2016
Kazakhstan’s Security Council Bid and Its Troubling Rights Record
By Hugh Williamson and Mihra Rittmann
Before it becomes the first Central Asian country to join the Security Council, a closer look is in order.
June 23, 2016
Rumblings in Kazakhstan: A Warning for Central Asia?
By Rajorshi Roy
Domestic discontent and economic hardship put Central Asia's regimes at risk.
June 17, 2016
Kazakhstani Narratives About Aktobe Solidify
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan's mine headache, European and Eurasian integration, timekeeping in the Pamirs; weekend reads.
June 14, 2016
Kazakhstan Changes Tone on Unrest
By William Beacom
Does Nazarbayev’s statement on the Aktobe incident signal a move toward the illiberal?
June 13, 2016
Kazakhstan Determined to Stay the Course of Sustainable Growth
By Erlan Idrissov
A collective international effort is the best response to terrorist outrages like Aktobe.
June 10, 2016
After Aktobe Attacks, Many Questions Remain
By Catherine Putz
Astana is looking abroad for demons to blame for the violence last weekend.
June 09, 2016
Nazarbayev Speaks: Warns of a Color Revolution in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
The Kazakh president blamed instigators from abroad for recent violence and protests.
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