Kazakhstan: Ukraine war motivates Russian-speakers to learn Kazakh Russia’s war is the backdrop for many personal life decisions these days. Daniyar Moldabekov Oct 31, 2022
Kazakhstan: Russians crush in to escape mobilization Russia’s war is coming to Kazakhstan in droves, again. Daniyar Moldabekov Sep 23, 2022
Kazakhstan: Door closing for local independent vote monitors Decision-makers say future elections will offer more choice, but who will oversee the process? Daniyar Moldabekov Jul 25, 2022
Kazakhstan drugs documentary exposes synthetics scourge Statistics on drug use in Kazakhstan are hard to come by, and the government is more comfortable prosecuting addicts than overseeing their rehabilitation. Daniyar Moldabekov Jul 25, 2022
Kazakhstan: Summer of sentences over winter discontent July has seen 100 convictions so far, but there is little faith in investigators’ impartiality. Daniyar Moldabekov Jul 18, 2022
Justice in Kazakhstan: Did Bloody January really turn activist into violent extremist? In a matter of days, Darkhan Ualiyev lost his brother and then his freedom. His prospects look bleak. Daniyar Moldabekov, Chris Rickleton Jun 27, 2022
Can a Kazakh consulate in China’s Xi’an help smooth bilateral trade? Kazakh firms see an opportunity, but are tempering their enthusiasm for now. Daniyar Moldabekov Jun 10, 2022
Are Kazakhstan’s post-January torture investigations slowing to a stop? Reform-touting authorities show little stomach for due process. Daniyar Moldabekov, Chris Rickleton Jun 8, 2022
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev faces a rival from history Kazakhstan’s founding president blurred the memory of his late mentor. Now Dinmukhamed Kunayev is making a comeback. Daniyar Moldabekov, Chris Rickleton May 11, 2022
Kazakhstan space town dragged into Russia’s invasion propaganda Kazakh authorities are unlikely to risk Moscow’s wrath by complaining. Daniyar Moldabekov Mar 10, 2022
After the Patriarch: Almaty theater seeks post-shock therapy in García Márquez Nazarbayev was everywhere, but never mentioned by name. Daniyar Moldabekov Feb 8, 2022
Kazakhstan: Dying in the darkness Allegations of atrocities are coming to light that will dog Kazakhstan’s leadership for years. Daniyar Moldabekov, Chris Rickleton Jan 21, 2022
Death, assaults, and detentions: How journalists battled to cover Kazakhstan unrest With the president blaming journalists, an impartial investigation into the violence appears unlikely. Daniyar Moldabekov Jan 12, 2022
Kazakhstan: Notes from a protest A politics reporter in Almaty describes the night the government lost control. Daniyar Moldabekov Jan 6, 2022
Kazakhstan: Energy shortages push crypto miners to the exit Grid inefficiencies and the small-timer surge are leaving some miners in a tough spot. Daniyar Moldabekov Nov 26, 2021
China-Kazakhstan venture to begin nuclear fuel production Kazakhstan is moving through the production cycle, powered by Chinese demand. Daniyar Moldabekov Nov 18, 2021
Kazakh government roadblocking car protests Public anger is boiling over at fees that appear to benefit vested interests. Daniyar Moldabekov Nov 15, 2021
Plastic flowers wilt in Kazakhstan’s latest spending scandal City governments have money to burn and little accountability. Daniyar Moldabekov Oct 29, 2021
Kazakhstan targets users in synthetic drugs crackdown Experts say tougher penalties for users will not curb supply. Daniyar Moldabekov Oct 24, 2021