Eurasianet

Police detain anti-nuclear activists, prevent protests during run-up to the vote.

Officials hope to set example for revival of endangered species.

Terrorist group widening inroads among Caucasus extremists.

German chancellor’s Central Asian tour lays groundwork for win-win deals that can nudge region in Westward direction.

Kazakh authorities say they are following Western precedents.

Events enable Central Asians to reconnect with their roots.

Storage costs are higher in Tashkent and Almaty than in many EU locations.

Concerns focus on safe operations in seismic zone.

A Kazakh court convicts an already imprisoned relative.

What does Nicaragua have to do with anything?

President says nuclear power needed to meet growing electricity demand.

Keeping US-Kazakhstan energy cooperation on track.

No miracles, but substantial achievements.

Lots of positive words, and even a little action.

Portraying the trauma experienced by a child who “has become a stranger to his own parents.”

A good idea with little chance of adoption over the medium-term.

Astana rejects Belarussian leader’s criticism over Russia-Ukraine war stance.

Beijing’s surprise move exacerbates Kazakh farmers’ projected losses.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan taking lead in push to break down trade barriers.

Conviction stems from interview with government’s public enemy No. 1.

Authorities equate foul-mouthed humor with “petty hooliganism”

Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan account for 92 percent of newly registered HIV cases in the region.

Non-state patronage systems continue to fill services gaps, helping to contain discontent.

The agro-sector is hemorrhaging laborers.

Activist asserts government measure to help environment actually exacerbates air pollution.