Kazakhstan studies domesticating endangered saiga antelopes Farmers complain that rebounding populations are encroaching on their pastures. Joanna Lillis Feb 1, 2023
Kazakhstan: Policemen convicted over Bloody January torture cases Activists say prosecutors need to do more to prove the government is serious about stamping out police abuse. Almaz Kumenov Jan 18, 2023
Central Asia’s shorter winters are whittling away glaciers Glaciers are disappearing around the world. Here’s how it happens in Central Asia. David Trilling Jan 16, 2023
Kazakhstan: One year on from Bloody January, officials stick to their story The government narrative is vague and full of holes. Almaz Kumenov Jan 5, 2023
The looming fight over nuclear power in Kyrgyzstan Can safety protocols be maintained in a poor country like Kyrgyzstan, where corruption is rampant? Aiday Erkebaeva Jan 4, 2023
China has won water dispute with Kazakhstan Astana accepts that it cannot force China to use less water upstream. But the BRI may help it reduce its own water waste, a new paper argues. David Trilling Dec 7, 2022
Kazakhstan sends first nuclear fuel assemblies to China A joint venture with China has edged Kazatomprom, the world’s largest producer of uranium, into the nuclear fuel production cycle. Artyem Sochnev Dec 7, 2022
Turkmenistan: A shining city in a book of records Russia is proposing a major reconfiguration of the Central Asian gas market. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 6, 2022
Kazakhstan: Public anger grows after plant crash leaves thousands freezing Authorities have been pushed into action by growing public criticism over the accident. Artyem Sochnev Dec 1, 2022
Kazakh president threatens nationalizations after another power plant crashes The accident in Ekibastuz came as temperatures plunged to -30 Celsius. Artyem Sochnev Nov 28, 2022
New website tracks Chinese investments in Kazakhstan Despite freedom of information laws, Kazakh officials often refuse to discuss what Chinese investors are doing. That breeds suspicion. Artyem Sochnev Nov 25, 2022
Kazakhstan: ArcelorMittal sweats response to latest mining deaths The steel giant is on the hook for a multi-million dollar fine as officials ramp up grumbling about the company. Artyem Sochnev Nov 17, 2022
Kazakhstan: Tokayev hopes to quell Bloody January passions with amnesty The president is trying to move Kazakhstan on from the trauma 10 months ago, but the terms of the amnesty have not pleased everyone. Joanna Lillis Nov 2, 2022
Kazakhstan: Oil-rich west to become green hydrogen hub The plan is to turn waters from the Caspian Sea into clean hydrogen for export. Joanna Lillis Oct 28, 2022
Kazakh president bemoans shrinking lake, doesn’t mention China’s take Lake Balkhash is fed by the Ili River that originates over the border in China’s Xinjiang region. Artyem Sochnev Oct 10, 2022