Kazakhstan

A presidential election in Kyrgyzstan and a parliamentary election in Kazakhstan kick off 2021 in Central Asia.

The first president’s daughter is on the list of 76 deputies Nur Otan aims to seat in the new parliament.

“U.S. power can inadvertently shift politics even in regions like Central Asia where the United States is remote.”

The new Kazakh parliament will, at least numerically, look very much like the previous iteration.

While the result is not in doubt, the elections could mark the next stage in Kazakhstan’s ongoing transition of power.

The January 2021 World Bank Global Economic Prospects report is out, heralding a “subdued” recovery for the world. How fares Central Asia?

A pair of Russian lawmakers last month said Kazakhstan’s territory was a “gift” from Russia, resurrecting an old offensive tune.

How did I do on my outlook for Central Asia 2020? (Spoiler: I didn't know there'd be a pandemic)

Why bother analyzing elections in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan if we think we know the results?

In early December a Kazakh diplomat secured a top position in the OSCE -- but does it matter?

After some initial commotion in the political environment, the parliamentary race folded back into a roll-call of loyalists. 

Postponing what was supposed to become a regular forum for the leaders of Central Asia to gather together is not a good idea.