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Kazakh Authorities Outline a Grand Conspiracy Behind Bloody January

Kazakh Authorities Outline a Grand Conspiracy Behind Bloody January

By Catherine Putz
The government’s version of events highlights a high-level conspiracy, but provides few details on motives and methods.
Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 4, Ust-Kamenogorsk to Kokshetau

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 4, Ust-Kamenogorsk to Kokshetau

By Cheryl L. Reed
Journalists and others faced questions, fines, and jail cells after covering protests in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 3, Uralsk to Kyzylorda 

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 3, Uralsk to Kyzylorda 

By Cheryl L. Reed
What began as peaceful protests in both Uralsk and Kyzylorda diverged sharply.

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 2, Aktobe to Atyrau

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 2, Aktobe to Atyrau

By Cheryl L. Reed
As protests persisted in early January 2022, police began to crack down on protesters and summon journalists for questioning.

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 1, Zhanaozen to Aktau

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 1, Zhanaozen to Aktau

By Cheryl L. Reed
As 2022 began, unrest sparked in a familiar cauldron in western Kazakhstan’s discontented oil towns.
The Unraveling of Kazakhstan’s Social Contract

The Unraveling of Kazakhstan’s Social Contract

By Assel Tutumlu
The time has come to re-evaluate Kazakhstan’s social contract. Is President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev up to the challenge?

Discussing an Eventful 2022 in Central Asia With Bruce Pannier

Discussing an Eventful 2022 in Central Asia With Bruce Pannier

By Catherine Putz
Protests, unrest, war, and worry defined 2022 in Central Asia.
New Military Doctrine Strengthens Kazakhstan’s Multi-vector Posture

New Military Doctrine Strengthens Kazakhstan’s Multi-vector Posture

By Gregory Gleason
The new version of Kazakhstan’s military doctrine signals that Astana intends to hold fast to the principles of national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Kazakh Leader Calls for Snap Presidential Election

Kazakh Leader Calls for Snap Presidential Election

By Catherine Putz
The Kazakh president, whose constitutional referendum this summer aimed to bring about a "New" Kazakhstan, has moved, rhetorically, on to speaking of a “Just” Kazakhstan.

Is There Room in ‘New Kazakhstan’ For New Political Parties?

Is There Room in ‘New Kazakhstan’ For New Political Parties?

By Catherine Putz
The troubles of Zhanbolat Mamai make it clear that Kazakh authorities have little interest in genuine political competition.

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