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Kazakhstan
China’s Silk Road Belt Outpaces Russia’s Economic Union
By Catherine Putz
Beijing’s economic endeavors in Central Asia are off to a better start than Russia’s. Don't expect that to damage ties.
Russia Paying Less to Lease Kazakh Missile Testing Sites
By Catherine Putz
Agreements signed last year lower the rent and downsize the territory rented by Moscow.
US Judge Rejects Kazakhstan’s Facebook Demands
By Casey Michel
Astana can’t use the U.S. court system to get the IP addresses of users associated with Respublika
Kazakh Reporter Acquitted of Drug Charges
By Catherine Putz
Worries about northern Kazakhstan's ethnic Russians, rights in Turkmenistan, and other recommended reads.
Report: Torture in Kazakhstan Persists
By Casey Michel
Despite Astana's bold promises, recent Amnesty report says the use of torture “remains largely unchecked and unpunished.”
Kazakhstan's European Trade Problem
By Catherine Putz
Astana's largest trading partner is the Eurozone and it really needs trade to pick up again.
Former British Prime Minister Makes Millions Advising Kazakhstan
By Casey Michel
Tony Blair and his wife Cherie have been Astana’s defenders in London for quite some time.
The Cairo-Astana Connection: Egypt’s Sisi Starts Asia Tour in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Nothing substantive came from the single day visit, but an interesting historical footnote was brought up.
Date Set for McDonald’s Kazakh Debut
By Catherine Putz
No news on the menu.
Why are Russians Leaving Kazakhstan?
By Casey Michel
For 25 years, Kazakhstan has been becoming more Kazakh.
Kazakh Authorities Detain Head of the National Press Club
By Catherine Putz
Media rights advocates say the case is politically motivated.
How to Fight ISIS Messaging in Central Asia? Religious Freedom
By Catherine Putz
In a recent discussion, Noah Tucker argues that religious freedom--as a policy--is simply the best counter to ISIS messaging efforts.