Traditionalism’s Double Standard
The struggle for “traditional values” looks increasingly like all-out repression
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Chronic Unpreparedness
For 30 years, Kazakhstan’s authorities have not learned to prepare for floods
History Lessons for Autocrats
Once again, Kazakhstan mulls rewriting the law to make media less accessible
Friendly Fire
Shootings among security forces during Qandy Qantar exposed the problem of a power vacuum
A Disinformation Epidemic
The government targets its critics, but ignores fake news that impact public health
The Minister’s Art of Deception
Minister of Finance Zhamaubayev is oblivious as to why officials’ tax returns should be public
Between Multi-Vectorism and Russia
A new registry of individuals and entities that receive foreign funding could become a stain in Kazakhstan’s international reputation.
Manufacturing Consent
The government creates the illusion that everyone agrees to the construction of a nuclear power plant
The End of Mobile Transactions?
A new initiative by the ministry of finance against the shadow economy could prove counterproductive
Suppressing the Truth
The "airport hijacking" court case further alienated society from truth and justice
Happy Birthday, Astana!
A city that, despite claims, was not “built from scratch” will turn 25 on June 10
The Nonlistening State
Laid-off workers from Zhanaozen went to the capital, but could not find justice