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Erlan Idrissov

Kazakh Shuffles: 2 Ministers Dismissed, 1 Reportedly Under Investigation

Kazakh Shuffles: 2 Ministers Dismissed, 1 Reportedly Under Investigation

By Catherine Putz
Idrissov is headed back to London, as Astana gears up to host Syria talks and takes up a seat on the UN Security Council.

Steppe Shuffles: Kazakhstan’s Government Rearranged

Steppe Shuffles: Kazakhstan’s Government Rearranged

By Catherine Putz
Same faces in slightly different places: decoding Astana's new government.
Arrests in Kazakhstan as Planned Weekend Protests Approach

Arrests in Kazakhstan as Planned Weekend Protests Approach

By Catherine Putz
Astana has detained a dozen activists and rejected applications to protests on May 21.

Kazakhstan: An Exercise in Democracy

Kazakhstan: An Exercise in Democracy

By Erlan Idrissov
Land reforms have real significance for the country’s economic future.

The Real Cause of the 21st Century

The Real Cause of the 21st Century

By Erlan Idrissov
Kazakhstan’s president identifies the most pressing task for this century.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Why Kazakhstan Is Going to the Polls Early

Why Kazakhstan Is Going to the Polls Early

By Erlan Idrissov
The country will hold parliamentary elections early to strengthen its resilience to the global economic crisis.

Why Kazakhstan Is Running for a Non-Permanent Seat on the UN Security Council

Why Kazakhstan Is Running for a Non-Permanent Seat on the UN Security Council

By Erlan Idrissov
No UN member state from Central Asia has ever sat on the UNSC. Time to correct this oversight.
Kazakhstan: 100 Steps Toward a New Nation

Kazakhstan: 100 Steps Toward a New Nation

By Erlan Idrissov
Kazakhstan’s foreign minister on the reforms sweeping the nation.

Kazakhstan: Nuclear Weapons Free for 20 Years

Kazakhstan: Nuclear Weapons Free for 20 Years

By Erlan Idrissov
Kazakhstan’s recent history shows you don’t need a nuclear arsenal to feel safe.

It's Time for Central Asia to Have a Voice on the UNSC

It's Time for Central Asia to Have a Voice on the UNSC

By Erlan Idrissov
It is time for Central Asia to be a given a more prominent voice in the international community.

The Role of Economic Integration in Asia

The Role of Economic Integration in Asia

By Erlan Idrissov
Kazakhstan’s foreign minister on the Asian Development Bank and the need to improve the region’s physical links.
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