Kazakhstan

Another investor has left Kazakhstan, highlighting the worsening business climate. 

In Almaty, Kazakhstan's former capital and largest city, a group of mostly old women have continued to protest Chinese policies in Xinjiang.

After issuing fines and suspensions for several NGOs, Kazakh authorities walked back the decisions under domestic and international pressure.

Kazakhstan is working toward a more diversified economy.

In January so far, four Kazakh NGOs have been fined and suspended by the state's tax authorities -- a convenient cover for political repression.

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.