Kazakhstan: How a tabloid talk show made the case for domestic violence The attitudes displayed by the show presenters echoed sentiments commonly found in Kazakh society, activists say. Almaz Kumenov Mar 22, 2024
Central Asian states giving early thumbs-up to US-facilitated integration plan Positive sum > zero sum. Mar 18, 2024
Kazakhstan moves to adopt classic jury trials The reform is designed to address dissatisfaction over the perception that judges are, under the current hybrid system, unduly influencing juries. Almaz Kumenov Mar 15, 2024
United States launches initiative to foster Central Asian connectivity A new way of promoting rule of law. Mar 14, 2024
FDI flow from China to Eurasia is ebbing Lots of talks, but no new deals are being announced. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 11, 2024
Kazakhstan: Earthquakes sowing unease in Almaty Many are contemplating selling their apartments and moving further afield, even to Astana. Almaz Kumenov Mar 8, 2024
Georgia: Amid tension with the West, Tbilisi makes it easier for Georgians to head East Visa-free travel to China an outgrowth of budding ‘strategic partnership.’ Feb 29, 2024
Perspectives: Pain inflicted by Stalin’s forced deportations during World War II has not healed Could Stalinist legacy create complications for Putin? Marat Ilyasov, Botakoz Kassymbekova Feb 23, 2024
Kazakhstan: Population resettlement program declared a failure While the population of northern regions may decrease by 600,000 before 2050, the population of southern regions could rise by 1.6 million. Feb 20, 2024
Navalny death provokes shock but also indifference in Central Asia The Russian activist was admired by anti-corruption campaigners, but he also ruffled feathers with his brushes with xenophobia. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, EurasiaNet Feb 16, 2024
Kazakhstan: Misinformation over vaccinations facilitates measles outbreak Health officials are too quick to grant exemptions. Feb 14, 2024
Kazakhstan: Horses dying en masse, officials noncommittal This comes against the backdrop of more encouraging long-term data about equine mortality. Almaz Kumenov Feb 13, 2024
Kazakhstan prioritizing water management measures in 2024 An update on environmental developments in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 8, 2024
Russian “foreign agents” hold congress in Berlin, strive to politically organize They issue a declaration calling for regime change, but thin on details. Vitaly Bovar Feb 6, 2024
Kazakhstan: Strong earthquake plunges Almaty into panic Mischief-makers are making reacting usefully to such emergencies a challenge. Almaz Kumenov Jan 23, 2024