The Week in Kazakhstan: Death Underground
Kazakhstan’s government plans institutional reforms, Tokayev approves mass amnesty
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
In Kazakhstan, we are unable to complete infrastructure projects
The Week in Kazakhstan: Big Culture and High Interest Rates
Trials related to Qandy Qantar continue, despite amnesty
“New” Kazakhstan’s Big Projects
Can the government green light the construction of a nuclear power plant before implementing real political reforms?
The Week in Kazakhstan: Russian Companies Flock in, Karakalpak Activists Risk Extradition
Trials for Qandy Qantar torture cases continue
Patiently Waiting
Kazakhstan’s government says it wants to punish domestic violence more harshly, but this remains an unfulfilled promise
Is Kazakhstan Ready to Withstand a Permanent Inflow of Russians?
Experts assess the long-term impact of the massive exodus
The Week in Kazakhstan: Bread, Summits, and Pressure on Media
Galloping inflation and threats against newspapers against the backdrop of several diplomatic events in Astana
Can Kazakhstan Push Back against Russian Propaganda?
Russian news and social media continue spreading disinformation
The Week in Kazakhstan: Elections and Diplomacy Keep Tokayev Busy
All major parties support Tokayev, who is engaged in a diplomatic spree.
The Week in Kazakhstan: Election Pessimists and Hydrocarbon Hopefuls
Opposition leaders plan to boycott the elections, while the business world bets on oil and gas once again
Half-Learned History
Without full investigations on the country’s tragedies, remembering the victims is not enough.
Addiction Spreads in Kazakhstan through Prescription Drugs
Unscrupulous pharmacies sell addictive medicine over the counter
Kyrgyz Residents still Shocked after Tajikistan’s Attack
Going back home not yet an option for those who fled the conflict
The Week in Kazakhstan: Russians Flee Conscription, Old Holidays Leave the Calendar
The presidential elections are on the horizon and the Day of the First President is no longer a red-letter day.
Another Try for Nuclear Energy in Kazakhstan
Experts share their opinions about plans to build nuclear power plants in Kazakhstan
Permanent Transit
Kazakhstan’s parliament says it wants to limit the political monopoly in the country, yet it does the opposite.