Kazakhstan ratifies updated military coop agreement with Russia Moscow is working to stop the West engaging in security dialogue with Central Asian states. Almaz Kumenov Dec 22, 2021
Kazakhstan: New Baikonur launch facility to be named after Nazarbayev The new launchpad is designed to accommodate more environmentally safe craft. Almaz Kumenov Dec 15, 2021
Kazakh TikTokers conquer the world, incite suspicion at home The world’s most popular TikTok house is in Almaty. Not all locals are happy about it. Almaz Kumenov Dec 7, 2021
Kazakhstan: China protests reach landmark, despite official war of attrition Some protesters spend most of their pensions traveling daily to picket outside the Chinese consulate. Daniyar Moldabekov and Nazerke Kurmangazinova Dec 6, 2021
Kazakhstan’s longest-serving political prisoner dies Aron Atabek died weeks after being released in failing health. Joanna Lillis Nov 24, 2021
Kazakhstan looks to nuclear amid crypto-driven energy shortage The country no longer has a choice, the president says. Almaz Kumenov Nov 22, 2021
Kazakh government roadblocking car protests Public anger is boiling over at fees that appear to benefit vested interests. Daniyar Moldabekov Nov 15, 2021
Kazakhstan: Owners of Russian cars protest steep registration fees The fees can cost more than the vehicle. Nov 10, 2021
Facebook caught up in Kazakhstan internet crackdown The backer of a strict new internet law says he may now soften the terms. Zholdas Orisbayev Nov 2, 2021
Kazakhstan: Rampage follows interethnic brawl Independent experts say sweeping the tensions under the carpet is not helping. Almaz Kumenov Oct 29, 2021
Kazakhstan capital to drain treasured wetlands, breaking promise The wetlands are critical to the local watershed and home to at least 172 bird species. Almaz Kumenov Oct 26, 2021
Turkmenistan: Cheap wheat for cheap gas Turkmenistan needs food staples and energy-rich Kazakhstan is, surprisingly, short of gas. The mechanics of a deal and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 26, 2021
Kazakhstan jails political dissidents in fresh crackdown All the defendants are strident government critics, but their dissidence was confined to online attacks and tiny street protests. Joanna Lillis Oct 11, 2021
Kazakhstan’s stand-up comedians try to find their feet It's a niche scene, but comics have plenty of local material to work with. Almaz Kumenov Oct 8, 2021
Kazakhstan: Ailing political prisoner freed after 15 years behind bars Aron Atabek had refused to seek parole because he insisted on his innocence. Joanna Lillis Oct 4, 2021