Kazakhstan keeps lid tight on Xinjiang activism in pursuit of trade boom Fully 40 percent of Kazakh-Chinese trade is accounted for by dealings with Xinjiang. Almaz Kumenov Mar 29, 2023
EurasiaChat: Lingering tensions with the Taliban Spring is when unmarked uranium tailings are most vulnerable. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Mar 27, 2023
Why Kazakhs are growing less satisfied with life, and Kyrgyz more Every unhappy country is unhappy in its own way. David Trilling Mar 23, 2023
Kazakhstan poised to intensify vetting of re-exports to Russia Kazakh traders have been helping fill Russian demand for high-tech consumer goods and other items hard to obtain under Western sanctions. Joanna Lillis Mar 22, 2023
Kazakhstan: Ruling party dominates single-mandate races By one count, at least 23 out of 29 of the single-mandate district seats have been won by Amanat. Almaz Kumenov Mar 21, 2023
Kazakhstan: Ruling party sees dominant role trimmed, but little change expected The legislature will see many new faces, but there is little evidence a dramatic reset is looming. Mar 20, 2023
Kazakhstan: Low election turnout tempers talk of political reset Only one in four voters in Almaty, the country's largest city, cast their ballot. Almaz Kumenov Mar 19, 2023
EurasiaChat: How to reintegrate ISIS women and children Plus: The geopolitical rivalry over Central Asia heats back up. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Mar 13, 2023
Kazakhstan bullish on oil exports despite fallout of war Pipelines to Russia carried 94 percent of Kazakh oil exports last year. Joanna Lillis Mar 9, 2023
Kazakhstan: Rash of single-mandate races adds pinch of intrigue to elections For the first time that many people can remember, hardline government critics are joining the race. Or trying to, at least. Almaz Kumenov Mar 9, 2023
Central Asia’s poorest farmers know the value of their land Farmland and pastures across Central Asia are far less productive after decades of monocropping. David Trilling Mar 8, 2023
Kazakhstan: Wary media see peril in government attempt to combat fake news While the government insists it is trying to stop the spread of disinformation, press freedom advocates see a familiar attempt to control the message. Almaz Kumenov Mar 3, 2023
Blinken strikes reassuring tone in dialogue with Central Asian partners Washington provided $25 million over the fiscal year 2022 to help Central Asia diversify trade routes and expand investment. Mar 2, 2023
Perspectives | China wants the Line D pipeline. Can Central Asia deliver? Beijing is leaning toward buying additional Central Asian gas, despite reliability concerns. Joe Webster Feb 28, 2023
Kazakhstan splurges to get Astana light rail back on track Though years behind schedule and stinking of corruption, the government wants to proceed with the Chinese-linked project. Joanna Lillis Feb 28, 2023
EurasiaChat: A year of de-Russification in Central Asia Plus: Rising gender-based violence in Kyrgyzstan Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Feb 27, 2023
Kazakhstan: Officials vow no repeat to gas shortages, but warn exports and excess use must stop The expectation is that gas consumption will soar to 40 billion cubic meters by 2030. Feb 24, 2023
Kazakhstan: Army upgrades drone readiness against backdrop of Ukraine war Defense officials say more attention is also being paid to optimizing artillery capabilities. Feb 23, 2023
Fueling energy woes, Uzbekistan sees drop in gas output Production is falling as demand increases, forcing Uzbekistan to look to Russia for energy supplies. Joanna Lillis Feb 22, 2023
Turkmenistan: Bear trap Turkmenistan is looking to Gazprom to deliver new customers, at the risk of further eroding its independence. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 21, 2023
Kazakhstan seeks return of Nazarbayev-linked bank from London It appears to be yet another salvo against the disgraced former president. Joanna Lillis Feb 16, 2023
Kazakhstan again struggling with power outages Households and enterprises across seven regions were knocked off the power grid over the weekend. Almaz Kumenov Feb 14, 2023
Xinjiang camp survivor arrested trying to visit Kazakhstan Zhanargul Zhumatai is well known for fostering cultural exchanges between China and Kazakhstan and has worked for media in both countries. Feb 13, 2023
Sanctioned Russian buys into Kazakh airport in border region The firm hopes to create a regional aviation hub just over the Kazakh border. Joanna Lillis Feb 13, 2023
EurasiaChat: Central Asians live in Turkish buildings Plus: Valentine’s Day is just one challenge to dating in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Feb 13, 2023