Kazakhstan charities bemoan bureaucratic ineptitude and rent-seeking Officials say they want to help worthy charities, but often they just get in the way. Almaz Kumenov Dec 16, 2022
Unpacking Chinese finance in the South Caucasus The region is newly strategic as Russia’s war shifts attention to the so-called Middle Corridor. Dec 14, 2022
EurasiaChat: When governments fail, chronically Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Dec 14, 2022
McDonald's poised for return to Kazakhstan following war-linked disruptions The head of the licensee blames customs troubles for their inability to get supplies. Almaz Kumenov Dec 13, 2022
Russia presses ahead with gas union lobbying despite Kazakh, Uzbek coolness Putin's spokesman has denied the proposal is being used to advance political objectives. Dec 9, 2022
Giffen’s testament: Central Asian powerbroker tells a lot, but not all Casting himself as a whistleblower, the businessman, who died in October, never comes clean about whether his hands ever got dirty. Justin Burke Dec 8, 2022
China has won water dispute with Kazakhstan Astana accepts that it cannot force China to use less water upstream. But the BRI may help it reduce its own water waste, a new paper argues. David Trilling Dec 7, 2022
Kazakhstan sends first nuclear fuel assemblies to China A joint venture with China has edged Kazatomprom, the world’s largest producer of uranium, into the nuclear fuel production cycle. Dec 7, 2022
Kazakhstan: Transit offers major potential, but oil addiction to remain The Middle Corridor – an alternative route from China to Europe that skirts Russia – has seen a massive increase in freight this year. Almaz Kumenov Dec 5, 2022
Kazakhstan: State-backed mortgages produce winners and losers Subsidized loans are helping some families become homeowners, while driving property prices out of reach for others. Almaz Kumenov Dec 1, 2022
Kazakhstan: Public anger grows after plant crash leaves thousands freezing Authorities have been pushed into action by growing public criticism over the accident. Dec 1, 2022
Kazakhstan: Greens become first party in two decades to get registration Critics will argue that Baitak is just an exercise in political astroturfing. Nov 30, 2022
China seeks assurances Kazakhstan will up gas deliveries President Tokayev had ordered exports be slashed to meet domestic demand. Nov 29, 2022
Kazakh president threatens nationalizations after another power plant crashes The accident in Ekibastuz came as temperatures plunged to -30 Celsius. Nov 28, 2022
EurasiaChat: Russian ‘relokanty’ prompt furious debate in Central Asia Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Nov 28, 2022
Uzbekistan: 22 go on trial over deadly Nukus unrest A peaceful protest degenerated into violence as a result of what the authorities claim was a plot directed from outside the country. Nov 28, 2022
New website tracks Chinese investments in Kazakhstan Despite freedom of information laws, Kazakh officials often refuse to discuss what Chinese investors are doing. That breeds suspicion. Nov 25, 2022
Chinese expats lead Kazakhstan labor market It is not the energy sector that employs most foreign specialists but construction. Joanna Lillis Nov 23, 2022
Kazakhstan: Street political activism still an uphill climb despite vaunted thaw There is a gaping inconsistency between the president’s promises and how police treat activists. Nov 23, 2022
Kazakhstan: Plant workers go on a wildcat strike over “sheep” insult The factory is said to be controlled by the sons of a politician close to the former president. Nov 23, 2022
Kazakhstan expanding railway links to China The PM says implementation of a railway expansion project will generate $9 billion in revenues over 20 years. Almaz Kumenov Nov 22, 2022
Kazakhstan: Tokayev wins election with ease amid general apathy Early results show the incumbent getting 81.3 percent of the vote against a field of no-name rivals. Almaz Kumenov Nov 21, 2022
Evicted by Putin: Central Asia renters forced out for Russians Moscow’s mobilization order exposed the absence of safety nets for students and other renters in Central Asia. Fatima Yerbolek Nov 18, 2022
Europe woos Central Asia as Russia’s appeal wanes The EU’s foreign policy chief is the latest high-level Western official to visit Central Asia. Joanna Lillis Nov 18, 2022
Kazakhstan: ArcelorMittal sweats response to latest mining deaths The steel giant is on the hook for a multi-million dollar fine as officials ramp up grumbling about the company. Nov 17, 2022