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Kazakhstan
Frustrations Between Kazakhstan and Armenia Persist
By Casey Michel
Continued friction between two of the Eurasian Economic Union's five members exposes the group's weaknesses.
Protests in Kazakhstan Over Land Code Changes
By Catherine Putz
Locals are concerned that this summer's changes to the land code will pave the way for land sales to foreigners.
Details of Tony Blair's Dealings With Kazakhstan Leaked
By Casey Michel
Leaked documents show Blair and his coterie sold their services to the Kazakhstani government for millions of pounds annually.
What Do Central Asia and the Middle East Have In Common?
By Catherine Putz
Plus, Islam and legitimacy in Uzbekistan; a quiet border and a dying Tajik theater. Recommended reads.
A Tajik Gardener’s Blooming Botanical Garden
By Catherine Putz
Another Kazakh corruption scandal and the difficulties of field research in Central Asia; recommended reads.
Kazakhstan to Attend the Doha Oil Summit
By Catherine Putz
At least Astana will be in the room where it happens.
US Report Highlights Central Asia Human Rights Abuses
By Catherine Putz
Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan are called “authoritarian states." Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan don’t escape criticism either.
IMF Projects Another Bad Year for Central Asian Economies
By Catherine Putz
The causes are familiar: Russian recession and low oil prices.
Central Asia: Nations (No Longer) in Transit
By Catherine Putz
Freedom House’s annual report marks 12 years of democratic declines.
Nazarbayev Starts Off Week of Travel in Iran
By Catherine Putz
He’ll head on to Istanbul and Uzbekistan later in the week.
Eurasian Economic Union Meeting Delayed and Moved to Moscow
By Catherine Putz
For the second year running, the EEU’s spring meeting has been delayed because of Armenia.
The Eurasian Economic Union's Armenia Problem
By Catherine Putz
An upcoming summit in Yerevan might be relocated because of the flaring conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.