Kazakhstan

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

With 77 percent voting to approve constitutional changes that nix the "leader of the nation," Nazarbayev's star has truly faded in Kazakhstan.

If Kazakhstan’s multi-vector foreign -- and energy -- policies are to be successful, Tokayev will need to shrewdly balance the country’s partners.  

If the EAEU is simply an economic project, the current circumstances will strain its relevance as members suffer the consequences of close ties to the Russian economy.

According to Forbes.kz, Kazakhstan’s top-three wealthiest amassed an additional $2.5 billion in one year.

Kazakhstan and the Caucasus nations are looking at the Trans-Caspian transportation corridor with renewed vigor given the war in Ukraine.

On June 5, Kazakhs will vote on a package of reforms intended to transform the country from a super-presidential system to a “presidential system with a strong parliament."

Even as China’s economic influence expands, a credibility gap looms in Central Asia.

The new law may pave the way for Kazakh authorities to influence the decisions of social media networks regarding content.

Kazakhstan is, indeed, looking at Ukraine carefully and thinking seriously. 

Kazakhstan stands to benefit as Russian companies look to move out of Russia in order to trade globally again.