Kazakhstan

It was only a matter of time.

To date, Central Asia has no confirmed cases of the virus but the region's countries are certainly concerned.

Is democracy, the Tokayev way, just the same authoritarian regime skillfully imitating democratic institutions and procedures to legitimate itself?

Around 80 activists were arrested on March 1 in Almaty in connection to an unsanctioned rally in memory of an activist who died in jail. 

Can gas and oil-dependent Kazakhstan increase its reliance on greener energy sources?

A closer look at how two pivotal players factor into subregional dynamics in this domain.

As many as 200 were arrested for attending a pair of unsanctioned rallies. Meanwhile, a proposed law promises more of the same.

Arrests and arson delay Kazakh opposition groups from gathering.

Central Asia will generally welcome -- and want -- U.S. attention, but will want a degree of circumspection.

Ten were killed in clashes that followed ethnic lines, but betrayed long-standing socioeconomic dissatisfaction.

Washington's messaging is aimed both at Beijing and Central Asian capitals.