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Kazakhstan
2 Karakalpak Activists Denied Asylum in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
The two men – and three other detained Karakalpak activists – face the potential of being deported to Uzbekistan should their appeals fail.
Russian Military Recruitment Ads Reportedly Target Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Russia is reportedly looking toward its Central Asian neighbor Kazakhstan for manpower as the war in Ukraine lurches toward its 18th month.
The War in Ukraine Is Catalyzing a Linguistic Awakening in Kazakhstan
By Jack Leydiker
As Russian forces pursue a physical war in Ukraine, a shadow war is being fought too: a war against the legacies of Russian imperialism.
Central Asia Comes Out of the Russian Shadow
By Erica Marat
The region’s search for language, historic memory, cultural heritage and – above all – dignity received a new impetus from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Could Kazakhstan’s Uranium Exports to the US Increase?
By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
If imports of Russian uranium are blocked by the U.S., Kazakhstan, already a top source, could stand to gain.
Kazakhstan and Germany: Dissecting President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s Visit
By Eldaniz Gusseinov
The German president’s recent visit underscores Berlin’s commitment to strengthening ties with Kazakhstan amidst a volatile geopolitical landscape.
Instead of a Cell, a Muzzle: How Kazakhstan Stifles Critics and Avoids Criticism
By Kyle Delbyck
Instead of lengthy jail terms, Kazakh authorities have taken to issuing years-long bans on speech and political activity, a tactic that incurs far less international condemnation.
Kazakhstan Is Vulnerable to Secondary Sanctions
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
For Kazakhstan, the secondary sanctions risk is not just hypothetical.
Who Is Responsible for the Fires in Kazakhstan?
By Colleen Wood
Patterns in criticism of government officials reveal how President Tokayev views the chain of responsibility for the fires, but the broader public may disagree.
Cultural Diplomacy as a Key Instrument of China-Central Asia Cooperation
By Paolo Sorbello
An interview with Chinese diplomacy researcher Giulia Sciorati.
Wildfire in Kazakhstan Sparks Corruption Complaints
By Catherine Putz
Clearing out entrenched corruption – abetted by an autocratic system in which the roads that are paved are those the president walks on – is a monumental task.
Who Benefits From the Eurasian Economic Union?
By Elvira Aidarkhanova
Russia needs the support of its "old friends" more than ever and views the EAEU as a vehicle for that support.