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Kazakhstan
Is There a 'Kazakhstan' Without Nazarbayev?
By Catherine Putz
International Crisis Group warns that Kazakhstan may be ripe for external meddling if it doesn't figure out succession.
Kazakh Growth Rate to Bottom Out in 2015
By Catherine Putz
The recovery of the Kazakh economy depends on Russia and China.
How Is Central Asia Celebrating Victory Day?
By Catherine Putz
With parades, of course, and trips to Moscow.
China's Silk Road in the Spotlight as Xi Heads to Kazakhstan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Kazakhstan, the first stop on China's Silk Road Economic Belt, is of growing strategic importance to Beijing.
Kazakhstan to Host Syria Talks
By Catherine Putz
Is the Central Asian nation an ideal mediator for international disputes?
5 Countries Where Freedom of Religion is Threatened
By Catherine Putz
Every Central Asian state has serious issues with freedom of religion, US advisory body says.
Kyrgyzstan Delays Joining the Eurasian Economic Union
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan doesn't seem as excited as it once was about joining the Russian-led union.
Russia and Kazakhstan’s Trade War
By Catherine Putz
Not all is well in the Eurasian Economic Union, but is it a trade war?
In Kazakhstan Election, Nazarbayev 'Crushes' Nominal Opposition
By Catherine Putz
OSCE says voters were not offered a genuine choice in the election.
Kazakhstan’s Massive Oil Field Is Finally Getting Repaired
By Catherine Putz
Production at the largest oil fields found in 30 years is scheduled to resume in 2017.
Why Is Central Asia Excited About the Iran Deal?
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in particular are keen to see progress in the negotiations between Iran and the P5+1.
Yes, Kazakhstan Has a Navy
By Catherine Putz
The landlocked Central Asian country’s navy is celebrating its birthday this week.