The Week in Kazakhstan: Yes, the Usual
Five children were killed in a house fire, an MP calls to ban a feminist NGO
Less Active, More Disappointed: The Nuclear Referendum Disheartens Kazakhstan’s Opposition
Experts and observers say that both the turnout and the “yes” vote result are unrealistic
The Week in Kazakhstan: Against the Grain
Kazakhstan votes on Sunday for a nuclear referendum, the government issues fresh Eurobonds
How Kazakhstan Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Plant
Government propaganda is only promoting the “yes” side at the referendum on the nuclear power plant
Kazakhstan Shuts Down Dissent Ahead of Nuclear Referendum
A column by International Partnership for Human Rights
The Dungan Gastronomical Footprint in Central Asia
Dungan food expert Madina Balakhisheva discusses Dungan history, cuisine, and its influence across Kyrgyzstan.
The Week in Kazakhstan: Harder, Better, Faster
The government wants a dispute with oil companies resolved soon, youth suicides are back on the agenda
The Week in Kazakhstan: Black Mail
A short-seller consultancy hits Kaspi’s stock price, the President of Germany visits Tokayev
A Budget Crisis Looms as Withdrawals From the National Fund Hit Record High
Kazakhstan’s “rainy day” reserves are being used up ahead of the storm
Businessman Tied to Kazakhstan Buys Ex-Prison Real Estate in the Netherlands
An investigation shows that Arvind Tiku possibly bought a housing project in Amsterdam with Kazakh oil money
Central Asians Continue to Face Crocus Retaliation in Russia
Migrants from Central Asia in Russia face harassment and deportation due to new laws and regulations
The Week in Kazakhstan: Going Nuclear
The government continues to use the National Fund to plug its budget deficit, Moody’s gives Kazakhstan’s sovereign credit its best rating yet
Inside the Wardrobe: Women’s Clothing Increasingly Policed in Tajikistan
A column by International Partnership for Human Rights
Sanctioned Spare Parts Make Their Way to Russia via Kazakhstan
A Belarusian investigation unveils a trading scheme that circumvents sanctions
In Kazakhstan, Even Public Petitions Are Top-Down
A new system of online petitions actually rubber-stamps what has already been decided
The Week in Kazakhstan: Not All Welcome
Another company falls under US sanctions, a new study on Temirtau reveals killer air pollution
Chinese Electric Car Production Kicks off in Uzbekistan
BYD is setting up shop in Uzbekistan, bringing domestic EV production to the country for the first time.
The Week in Kazakhstan: What Else?
Kazakhstan’s first unexplained wealth order, nuclear plant discussions are over
Top Officials in Kazakhstan Dodge Independent Journalists
In their kafkaesque quest to obtain answers from top officials, journalists are constantly shunned.
The Week in Kazakhstan: Good Boy
The asset return campaign tightens its screws on Satybaldy, the Kashagan arbitral claim continues to grow
The Week in Kazakhstan: Suspended Justice
Central Asian heads of state meet in Astana, pollution fines mushroom in the Atyrau region