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Kazakhstan
Kerry Off to Central Asia Amid Pressure to Bring Up Human Rights
By Catherine Putz
A quick look at what to read as Kerry travels the region and a few other recommended reads.
US Secretary of State to Visit All Five Central Asian States
By Catherine Putz
You could call it the “grand Stan slam.”
Japan: Central Asia’s ‘Third Neighbor'
By Catherine Putz
How can an island nation partner with one of the most landlocked corners of the globe?
Kazakhstan Considering a New NGO Law
By Catherine Putz
Astana is setting itself up to manage NGO funding, an arrangement many NGOs find deeply concerning.
Former Guantanamo Detainees Exiled to Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Plus: Turkmenistan neutrality, Kyrgyz-Chinese interactions and more. Central Asia links.
Why Is a Kazakh Bank Suing a New York Developer?
By Casey Michel
Kazakhstan’s BTA Bank and the city of Almaty are suing a New York real estate developer, claiming he helped launder money.
Kazakh and Russian Leaders Hold 13th Meeting in 2015
By Catherine Putz
"Kazakhstan has been, continues to be, and will remain the closest and most reliable neighbor and ally of Russia.”
Kazakhstan Deftly Balances Relations with Ukraine and Russia
By Catherine Putz
Astana’s careful diplomatic balance was on display as Ukrainian President Poroshenko paid an official visit.
Why Is Kazakhstan’s Currency the World’s Most Volatile?
By Casey Michel
Nazarbayev promised there would be “no upheavals” but the global economy had other plans.
Ominous Outlook for Kazakhstan's Oil Exports
By Paolo Sorbello
As oil production falls, experts forecast a consequent reduction in exports.
Kazakhstan Wants to Move the UN to Asia
By Catherine Putz
President Nazarbayev wants the UN to know he's full of ideas for modernizing the body.
Daughter of Kazakhstan’s President Appointed Deputy Prime Minister
By Catherine Putz
In Kazakhstan, it seems, there are second chances for daughters tainted by political scandal.