Kazakhstan: The mothers that became the faces of dissent Government critics argue that the ruling has transformed the protestors, three of whom are mothers of young children, into political martyrs. Joanna Lillis Nov 21, 2019
Who really is Kazakhstan’s leader of the nation? The consensus among Kazakhstan watchers is that the former president is trying to contain his successor. Joanna Lillis Oct 25, 2019
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev takes back control The surprise move appears to confirm talk of a power struggle. Joanna Lillis Oct 21, 2019
Kazakhstan: Intimidation rules as authorities seek to control the message Press freedom campaigners say that Kazakhstan’s reporting environment has “drastically turned to the worse” since the new president came to power. Joanna Lillis Aug 11, 2019
Kazakhstan's financial capital in lockdown as scores of protesters detained The Almaty demos were held hours after Tokayev was inaugurated as president. Joanna Lillis Jun 12, 2019
Kazakhstan: Waking up to reform Kazakhstan is entering a virgin territory of political confrontation. A newly formed collective of youthful activists hopes to lead the way. Joanna Lillis Jun 11, 2019
Kazakhstan: Voting day marred by mass detentions Eurasianet correspondent Chris Rickleton was among many journalists detained by police. Joanna Lillis, Danil Usmanov Jun 9, 2019
Kazakhstan and its presidential election: A new chapter or more of the same? Ahead of the election this weekend, where the winner is a foregone conclusion, we held a Q&A with our experienced team on the ground. Joanna Lillis, Almaz Kumenov, Chris Rickleton, Aliya Uteuova Jun 7, 2019
Desert marathon spotlights Kazakhstan’s fragile ecosystem The setting for the run, between two natural wonders near the Chinese border, was a stark reminder of how much this country has to lose. Joanna Lillis May 24, 2019
Kazakhstan: Press freedom missing from agenda of media talking shop While media gurus chat, the internet has taken a dive Joanna Lillis May 23, 2019
Kazakhstan: Tackling obesity among generation junk food Kazakhstan’s poorer neighbors are feeling the weight of this problem too. Joanna Lillis May 10, 2019
Kazakhstan allows opposition candidate to run in election, while nabbing democracy activists Commentators will be watching to see if Kosanov tones down his attacks on the powers-that-be. Joanna Lillis May 6, 2019
Kazakhstan: Anti-government rallies signal emboldened protest mood Frustrations have been bolstered by perceptions that crucial national decisions are being made without the general population being consulted. Joanna Lillis May 1, 2019
Kazakhstan: Tokayev gets nod for presidential run in choreographed contest The jailing of activists confirms Kazakhstan’s zero-tolerance attitude toward dissent during the political transition. Joanna Lillis Apr 23, 2019
Kazakhstan: Judge’s complaint alarms legal profession Gulnara Zhuaspayeva says she is being punished for her work taking on politically sensitive cases. Joanna Lillis Apr 2, 2019
Kazakhstan: Tokayev reign begins with arrests Demonstrators called for something new. Police showed them something old, by detaining them. Joanna Lillis Mar 22, 2019
Kazakhstan: A president called Tokayev. A future called Nursultan The new president is more conformist apparatchik than reformer. He is also eminently presentable. Joanna Lillis Mar 20, 2019
Kazakhstan: System marginalizes children with disabilities, report finds HRW says a state body tasked with helping disabled kids is instead serving as a barrier to inclusivity. Joanna Lillis Mar 14, 2019
Kazakhstan: From flower power to girl power Activists are using Women’s Day to challenge, rather than reinforce, gender stereotypes. Joanna Lillis Mar 8, 2019
Film review | A migrant laborer's hellish odyssey in Moscow The depiction struck a chord with moviegoers in Almaty. Joanna Lillis Mar 1, 2019
As jihadi trial ends, Kazakhstan blurs lines between opposition and extremism Three men received prison sentences of between seven and eight years. Joanna Lillis Dec 22, 2018
Book Review | A long-awaited account of Kazakhstan’s famine At least a quarter of Kazakhstan’s population died when Stalin decided the nomads must be settled. Joanna Lillis Dec 18, 2018
Kazakhstan: Political Facebook posts land man with 4-year jail term Prosecutors made little secret of the fact that the case was pursued on political grounds. Joanna Lillis Dec 1, 2018
Kazakhstan: The jihadis that never were? It is not religious extremism that appears to unnerve Kazakhstan’s government, but dissent. Joanna Lillis Nov 15, 2018
As Kazakhstan’s economy regains vigor, concerns shift to healthcare Kazakhstan just hosted a conference on global standards for primary healthcare. It has some catching up to do. Joanna Lillis Nov 6, 2018
