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Kazakhstan
Trump to Host Kazakh President Next Week
By Catherine Putz
The visit will be Nursultan Nazarbayev's first under the presidency of Donald Trump.
Apologies and Blame: Former Economy Minister on Trial in Kazakhstan for Corruption
By Catherine Putz
Kuandyk Bishimbayev, accused of bribery and embezzlement, maintains his innocence.
Silk Road Fever and Another Corruption Report
By Catherine Putz
As 2018 began, a glut of Central Asia-themed reports surfaced in major media outlets; recommended reads.
With Media Law Amendments, Kazakhstan Deals a Blow to Press Freedom
By Catherine Putz
Astana consulted journalists on revisions to the country's media law, and then ignored their recommendations.
Assessing Expectations: 2017 in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
How did my 2017 outlook measure up to reality?
Jeenbekov and Nazarbayev Put Kyrgyz-Kazakh Relations Back on Track
By Catherine Putz
With a two-day visit to Astana, the Kyrgyz president and his Kazakh counterpart steer relations back to normal.
Kazakh Citizen Sentenced to 15 Years for Attempt to Join the Islamic State
By Catherine Putz
Akhror Saidakhmetov, a legal resident of the United States and a Kazakh citizen, was arrested back in 2015.
Attacks on Press Freedom Show Central Asia’s Authoritarian Side
By Paolo Sorbello
Media freedom continues to be a weak point in Central Asia.
Miners Strike in Central Kazakhstan, Protesting Bad Work Conditions and Pay
By Paolo Sorbello
The company reacted by suing the workers after three days of stalled talks.
Afghanistan Plays Turkey's Game, Arrests Teachers Reportedly Linked to Gulen
By Catherine Putz
Kabul seems willing to pay the price to play with Ankara, that price being a few Turkish teachers.
In Kazakhstan’s Battle for Cable TV, Russia Stands its Ground
By Bradley Jardine
Despite Astana's efforts to restrict its presence, foreign content continues to dominate Kazakhstan’s airwaves.
Nazarbayev Rants Against Offshore Holdings
By Catherine Putz
The Kazakh president complained on national television of companies squirreling their money away abroad.