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Russia’s war is the backdrop for many personal life decisions these days.

Russia’s war is coming to Kazakhstan in droves, again.

Decision-makers say future elections will offer more choice, but who will oversee the process?

Statistics on drug use in Kazakhstan are hard to come by, and the government is more comfortable prosecuting addicts than overseeing their rehabilitation.

July has seen 100 convictions so far, but there is little faith in investigators’ impartiality.

In a matter of days, Darkhan Ualiyev lost his brother and then his freedom. His prospects look bleak.

Kazakh firms see an opportunity, but are tempering their enthusiasm for now.

Reform-touting authorities show little stomach for due process.

Kazakhstan’s founding president blurred the memory of his late mentor. Now Dinmukhamed Kunayev is making a comeback.

Kazakh authorities are unlikely to risk Moscow’s wrath by complaining.

Nazarbayev was everywhere, but never mentioned by name.

Allegations of atrocities are coming to light that will dog Kazakhstan’s leadership for years.

With the president blaming journalists, an impartial investigation into the violence appears unlikely.

A politics reporter in Almaty describes the night the government lost control.

Grid inefficiencies and the small-timer surge are leaving some miners in a tough spot.

Kazakhstan is moving through the production cycle, powered by Chinese demand.

Public anger is boiling over at fees that appear to benefit vested interests.

City governments have money to burn and little accountability.

Experts say tougher penalties for users will not curb supply.