Kazakhstan seals deal to produce Turkish drones under license Russia has already shows signs of bridling at military cooperation between Nur-Sultan and Ankara. Almaz Kumenov May 13, 2022
In Turkey, Kazakhstan’s president talks trade and China transport The two presidents agreed to boost a transport corridor that bypasses Russia. Joanna Lillis May 11, 2022
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev faces a rival from history Kazakhstan’s founding president blurred the memory of his late mentor. Now Dinmukhamed Kunayev is making a comeback. Daniyar Moldabekov, Chris Rickleton May 11, 2022
Kazakhstan: Education officials wage war on rigging of excellence award Altyn Belgi medal winners are eligible for grants as well as the prestige that comes with winning the prize. Almaz Kumenov May 11, 2022
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan regulate crypto with eyes on energy deficits Central Asia’s two biggest economies still want in on the craze, but with safeguards for their grids. May 9, 2022
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev to lose his place in constitution Moves to sideline the former president are the result of nationwide political unrest in early January. Almaz Kumenov May 5, 2022
Kazakhstan’s Second Republic: Plus ça change? President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has promised a new democratic order following unrest in January. But promises of reform come cheap in Kazakhstan. Almaz Kumenov May 5, 2022
Kazakhstan: Customs feel the heat as anti-corruption drive steps up a gear Prosecutors say they have uncovered hundreds of millions of dollars in damages to the state. Almaz Kumenov May 4, 2022
Will landlocked Kazakhstan prove a lure for Russian beach bums? Kazakhstan is set to become the new Turkey, according to enthusiastic sales pitches from Russian travel agencies. Joanna Lillis May 2, 2022
Kazakhstan pushes back at threats of prominent Russian propagandist Tigran Keosayan warned Kazakhstan might meet Ukraine's fate for cancelling Victory Day parades. Almaz Kumenov Apr 28, 2022
Kazakhstan: Political party reshuffle hints at the arrival of a new order Tokayev says he wants to see more competition, but he clearly wants his former Amanat party to be first among equals. Almaz Kumenov Apr 27, 2022
Kazakhstan welcomes Russian motorcycle maker as sanctions bite The company is not sanctioned but struggled in Russia’s foundering economy. Joanna Lillis Apr 27, 2022
Kazakhstan: CPC pipeline resumes working after a month of inactivity Repairs took place a few days after Kazakh officials met with CPC management in Moscow. Almaz Kumenov Apr 25, 2022
Sanctioned Russian banks seeking way out of Kazakhstan Alfa-Bank Kazakhstan has been fully bought out by Kazakh peer CenterCredit. Almaz Kumenov Apr 21, 2022
Chinese Muslims want ICC to hear former Xinjiang detainee Ovalbek Turdakun’s passage from Kyrgyzstan to the United States was helped by two members of Congress. Zholdas Orisbayev Apr 21, 2022
Perspectives | Standards, more than infrastructure, hobble Central Asia trade Regulations demanded by the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union have divided the region. Svenja Petersen Apr 18, 2022
Kazakhstan: Labor unrest troubles another Chinese project Kazakh officials know they cannot be seen siding with a Chinese company. Apr 15, 2022
Shot, tortured, facing jail: Can Kazakhstan deliver justice after Bloody January? Over 1,000 people are awaiting trial related to the unrest. Many were simply onlookers injured in the crossfire. They are now navigating a criminal justice system weighted firmly against them. Joanna Lillis Apr 15, 2022
Perspectives | Turkey and Central Asia: Ukraine war will strengthen ties Arms sales and Erdogan’s tough-guy appeal have been part of the mix. Bruce Pannier Apr 15, 2022
Kazakhstan bolsters defenses amid Russian invasion of Ukraine In its current state, Kazakhstan’s army is in little condition to discourage saber-rattling from the north. Almaz Kumenov Apr 14, 2022
Kazakhstan: Sugar castles saved from sprawling hotel development Campaigners said the project would have ruined the pristine beauty of the Bozzhyra escarpment. Almaz Kumenov Apr 13, 2022
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev’s arrested nephew “gifts” telecoms stake to the state Kairat Satybaldy is facing charges that he embezzled money from Kazakhtelecom. Joanna Lillis Apr 12, 2022
Kazakhstan: Survey finds solid support for Russia, but mostly among Russian speakers Evidence suggests that local media struggle to compete with the appeal of aggressive Russian news coverage. Almaz Kumenov Apr 8, 2022
Russians flock to Central Asia to open sanctions-busting bank accounts Some 10,000 Russian citizens have received personal identification numbers in Kazakhstan since Russia invaded Ukraine. Joanna Lillis Apr 8, 2022
Kazakhstan sees economy slowed down by Russia’s war Oil output forecasts have been trimmed amid difficulties in using a key pipeline. Almaz Kumenov Apr 5, 2022