Eurasianet

Dr. Zhar Zardykhan discusses whether Russian will continue to dwindle as a language-of-need in Kazakhstan, the country's 2020 goal of Kazakh fluency.

Dr. Nargis Kassenova discusses the Eurasian economic union and single-economic space consisting of Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan, the benefits and drawbacks to Kazakhstan joining the partnership.

Dosym Satpayev discusses the possible outcomes and expectations of the transition of power from the current president to an eventual successor.

Massoud Hossaini discusses the current status of the news media industry in Afghanistan and press freedom issues in the coming years.

Massoud Hossaini discusses the fear that the news media industry faces as NATO troops withdraw and the current status of female journalists.

Michael Emerson discusses how the European Union crafts its policies with Central Asian countries by balancing its energy needs with its concern over democratic values and human rights.

Michael Emerson discussed Europe's dependence on natural gas from the east, the current status of planned pipelines to deliver natural gas and Germany's role in the energy game with Russia.