Justice in Kazakhstan: Did Bloody January really turn activist into violent extremist? In a matter of days, Darkhan Ualiyev lost his brother and then his freedom. His prospects look bleak. Daniyar Moldabekov, Chris Rickleton Jun 27, 2022
Kazakh-language film content makes progress against Russian headwinds One explanation for the continued dominance of Russian lies in Kazakhstan’s rural-urban divide. Almaz Kumenov Jun 23, 2022
Afghanistan: The Taliban’s first fall and an opening for Tajik journalists Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies. Text by a Tajik journalist, Photos by Parviz Amirjonov May 20, 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
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
Kazakhstan: President vows wide-ranging political reforms to ward off stagnation Tokayev says he is going to make it easier for more political parties to get registered. Almaz Kumenov Mar 16, 2022
Kazakhstan: Net tightens around Nazarbayev clan as nephew arrested Satybaldy appears to have been linked to the unrest in January. Joanna Lillis Mar 13, 2022
Kazakhstan: Ex-security services boss in frame for treason also accused of corruption Masimov was a long-time close associate of former President Nazarbayev. Almaz Kumenov Mar 10, 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: President demands plan for the repatriation of offshore assets The call is a clear shot across the bow of former president Nazarbayev's family. Feb 9, 2022
Kazakhstan: Prosecutors offer their account on Bloody January Investigators have accused a banned political group of also fomenting violence. Almaz Kumenov Feb 8, 2022
After the Patriarch: Almaty theater seeks post-shock therapy in García Márquez Nazarbayev was everywhere, but never mentioned by name. Daniyar Moldabekov Feb 8, 2022
Kazakhstan: Parliament strips Nazarbayev of lifetime sinecures The 81-year-old former leader was last week removed as chair of the ruling party. Almaz Kumenov Feb 2, 2022
Perspectives | Unpacking Nazarbayev Inc. How the former president permeated Kazakh industry. Maximilian Hess Jan 31, 2022
Kazakhstan: Dying in the darkness Allegations of atrocities are coming to light that will dog Kazakhstan’s leadership for years. Daniyar Moldabekov, Chris Rickleton Jan 21, 2022