Kazakhstan: President signs off on contentious rally law Legal experts say the new rules are not up to scratch. Almaz Kumenov May 26, 2020
Kazakhstan: Would-be opposition political parties to get leg-up There is no prospect that actual opposition groups will be allowed in parliament though. Almaz Kumenov May 7, 2020
Perspectives | Kazakhstan: Tokayev takes bite out of Nazarbayev sandwich Before her sudden sacking, the ex-president’s daughter had been calling for more power. Peter Leonard May 3, 2020
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayeva, often eyed as successor, removed as Senate speaker The dismissal was sudden and unexpected. May 2, 2020
Kazakhstan: Government steps up hunt for critics Scrutiny of the arrests suggests a complex process at play. Almaz Kumenov Apr 21, 2020
Kazakhstan: New law on rallies passes first hurdle Activists say they are disappointed by the bill. Almaz Kumenov Mar 27, 2020
Eurasian millions in London: Meet the enablers As British legal tools catch up with the post-Soviet elite, their bankers, lawyers and reputation managers are entering the spotlight. David Trilling Mar 17, 2020
Kazakhstan: Dzhakishev granted parole after 11 years behind bars The former executive's imprisonment is often attributed to his ties to a government foe. Mar 3, 2020
Kazakhstan: Officials insist activist died of natural causes, but doubts remain People gathering in the capital to demand a further investigation were detained by police. Feb 28, 2020
Ukraine making westernization gains – report The biggest problem area for Ukraine remains its judicial system, the report said. Feb 28, 2020
Kazakhstan: Activist dies in detention, piling pressure on the authorities Agadil's colleagues have protested outside the Interior Ministry. Chris Rickleton Feb 26, 2020
Kazakhstan draft law on rallies crushes hope of political thaw While the plans under discussion only slightly loosen rules on rallies, penalties for breaking the rules are being made harsher. Yelnur Alimova Feb 24, 2020
Perspectives | US strategy for Central Asia: An old recipe for a new situation It never once mentions China or Russia explicitly, although the shadow of those countries looms ever-present over the document. Peter Leonard Feb 6, 2020
US faces headwinds pushing Central Asian integration A visit by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo underscored how Washington sees the region defined by its own rivals. Feb 3, 2020
Branding the Belt and Road: Beijing embarks on damage control in Central Asia What do these three things have in common: a Kyrgyz gold mine, a Malaysian Ponzi scheme, and canned camel milk? If you said the Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing wants a word with you. Niva Yau Jan 16, 2020