Kazakhstan: Business group strives to facilitate trade connections with China Customs chief acknowledges discrepancies in bilateral trade statistics. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 27, 2024
Perspectives: Alexei Navalny’s legacy rooted firmly in intelligentsia traditions The martyr’s rule begins. Igor Torbakov Mar 26, 2024
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
Kazakhstan on a stable growth path with potential pitfalls ahead – report World Bank urges reforms to foster better living standards. Mar 21, 2024
Caspian energy roundup: Baku prospects for investment to realize energy-export plans Azerbaijan making green energy push ahead of global climate conference. David O'Byrne Mar 21, 2024
Kazakhstan: Light punishment for ex-president’s nephew sparks anger The trial of Samat Abish was held behind closed doors, denying the public the chance to learn the details of the case. Almaz Kumenov Mar 21, 2024
Kazakhstan: Ex-police officers convicted for Bloody January torture Activists have long maintained that not enough police have been brought to task for offenses committed during the 2022 unrest. Mar 19, 2024
Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party There was a large turnout for a public assembly in Almaty held to registered opposition to Putin's rule. Almaz Kumenov Mar 18, 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
Kazakhstan boosting freight rail links to Russia, China North, South, East & West: Astana facilitating trade in all directions. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 13, 2024
Armenia: Pressing ahead with a dry port concept Too early to tell whether Yerevan is chasing a cash cow or unicorn. Brawley Benson Mar 13, 2024
Azerbaijan: Shrugging off criticism over media arrests Baku forcing the West to make a clear choice. Mar 12, 2024