Explainer | The ruble’s rubble: Economic fallout on Central Asia Local currencies rise and fall with the ruble. Maximilian Hess Mar 10, 2022
Kazakh spin doctors try to tame anti-Russia mood Many Kazakhs are horrified by Moscow’s war in Ukraine, taking to social media with calls to distance their country from its closest partner. Zholdas Orisbayev Mar 9, 2022
Russia sanctions prompt Kazakhstan to increase exports via Caspian Kazakhstan's ports had been operating at a fraction of capacity since the trans-Caspian route was opened. Almaz Kumenov Mar 8, 2022
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan: Trade with China bounces back after corona-slump The news is welcome with the countries about the feel the full knock-on impact of sanctions against Russia. Joanna Lillis Mar 8, 2022
Ukraine war threatens Kazakh oil exports Kazakhstan relies on Russia to export most of its crude oil. Buyers are wary. David O'Byrne Mar 7, 2022
Ukraine war inspires rival passions in Central Asia There is no reliable polling on views of the war, but there are plenty of supporters of Russia as well as opponents. Joanna Lillis, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 7, 2022
Explainer | What about the EAEU? Why Russia’s trade bloc is not a sanctions backdoor The idea that the Eurasian Economic Union can help Moscow violate sanctions is exaggerated. Maximilian Hess Mar 4, 2022
Kazakhstan redirecting import-export from Russia to Latvia Businesspeople worry that Kazakh reliance on Russian export routes is going to harm the economy. Almaz Kumenov Mar 4, 2022
China’s “Uber Slayer” leaves Kazakhstan, licking its wounds DiDi entered the Central Asian country last May amid hype it would kill off the competition. Joanna Lillis Mar 4, 2022
Kazakhstan braces for impact of Russia sanctions regime The economies are closely linked – and the trouble could not have come at a worse time. Almaz Kumenov Mar 3, 2022
Central Asia currencies feeling heavy pressure from ruble’s tumble Sanctions on Russia quickly impact its allies in Central Asia. Eurasianet staff Feb 28, 2022
Russia attempts to contrive appearance of support from Central Asian allies Uzbekistan issued a clarification to underline its neutral position over the war in Ukraine. Feb 27, 2022
Russia seeks solidarity against sanctions from Eurasian trading bloc An increasingly isolated Moscow has been vigorously reaching out to Central Asian partners. Feb 25, 2022
Kazakhstan: Authorities seek happy medium on contentious recycling fees A regime finds itself between ‘oligopoly’ and a hard place. Feb 25, 2022
Central Asian leaders mute on Ukraine, but markets and public reel The damage incurred to the Russian economy spells bad news for labor migrants earning rubles. Feb 24, 2022
Kazakhstan: Prosecutors confirm at least six tortured to death in custody A state-appointed ombudswoman says there are 200 open investigations into claims of abuse. Almaz Kumenov Feb 23, 2022
Kazakhstan: Environmentalists face prison over opposition to gold mine Hyperlocal activism over green issues has been on the rise, but its resurgence is hurting the interests of tycoons profiting from the natural resource extraction sector. Feb 23, 2022
Kazakhstan woos investors as president pursues economic reboot Air Astana and KazMunaiGaz are to be listed after a long delay. Joanna Lillis Feb 23, 2022
Kazakhstan’s “digital party” founder: real opposition or catspaw? Bokayev's past in the ruling party makes him look like an unconvincing government critic for many. Almaz Kumenov Feb 22, 2022
Kazakhstan: 13 illegal data farms found in crackdown on gray crypto-miners Officials say the illegal miners are placing an unbearable burden on the power grid. Feb 21, 2022
Kazakhstan: No end in sight for protests in western region Oil workers and state employees want higher salaries, and the unemployed wants jobs. Almaz Kumenov Feb 19, 2022
Perspective | Independent investigation into Kazakhstan killings, torture a priority Human Rights Watch argues that the government’s responses to January events fall short. Hugh Williamson Feb 18, 2022
Kazakhstan plans to increase grain exports despite harvest woes The amount of grain gathered in 2021 was 18 percent less than what was harvested the previous year. Almaz Kumenov Feb 17, 2022
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan: Billions vanish into black hole on border with China A Kyrgyz outlet says $60 billion of goods may have been smuggled into the country from China over a 20-year period. Joanna Lillis Feb 17, 2022
Kyrgyzstan struggling to refill Toktogul reservoir The hydropower facility is the source of 40 percent of Kyrgyzstan’s electricity. Feb 14, 2022
