Kazakh president threatens nationalizations after another power plant crashes The accident in Ekibastuz came as temperatures plunged to -30 Celsius. Artyem Sochnev Nov 28, 2022
EurasiaChat: Russian ‘relokanty’ prompt furious debate in Central Asia Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Nov 28, 2022
Uzbekistan: 22 go on trial over deadly Nukus unrest A peaceful protest degenerated into violence as a result of what the authorities claim was a plot directed from outside the country. Nov 28, 2022
New website tracks Chinese investments in Kazakhstan Despite freedom of information laws, Kazakh officials often refuse to discuss what Chinese investors are doing. That breeds suspicion. Artyem Sochnev Nov 25, 2022
Chinese expats lead Kazakhstan labor market It is not the energy sector that employs most foreign specialists but construction. Joanna Lillis Nov 23, 2022
Kazakhstan: Street political activism still an uphill climb despite vaunted thaw There is a gaping inconsistency between the president’s promises and how police treat activists. Nov 23, 2022
Kazakhstan: Plant workers go on a wildcat strike over “sheep” insult The factory is said to be controlled by the sons of a politician close to the former president. Nov 23, 2022
Kazakhstan expanding railway links to China The PM says implementation of a railway expansion project will generate $9 billion in revenues over 20 years. Almaz Kumenov Nov 22, 2022
Kazakhstan: Tokayev wins election with ease amid general apathy Early results show the incumbent getting 81.3 percent of the vote against a field of no-name rivals. Almaz Kumenov Nov 21, 2022
Evicted by Putin: Central Asia renters forced out for Russians Moscow’s mobilization order exposed the absence of safety nets for students and other renters in Central Asia. Fatima Yerbolek Nov 18, 2022
Europe woos Central Asia as Russia’s appeal wanes The EU’s foreign policy chief is the latest high-level Western official to visit Central Asia. Joanna Lillis Nov 18, 2022
Kazakhstan: ArcelorMittal sweats response to latest mining deaths The steel giant is on the hook for a multi-million dollar fine as officials ramp up grumbling about the company. Artyem Sochnev Nov 17, 2022
New factory in Kazakhstan to produce Chinese automobiles from 2024 Chinese brands are quickly overcoming lingering perceptions of their low quality. Almaz Kumenov Nov 16, 2022
Russia presses Kazakhstan to lower grain transit fees Russian exporters have the lucrative Chinese market in their sights. Almaz Kumenov Nov 15, 2022
Kazakhstan: Old-school presidential debate stokes election cynicism The incumbent’s absence from the debate will bear him no political cost. His five rivals will all lose soundly this weekend. Almaz Kumenov Nov 14, 2022
EurasiaChat: Holding investors (and Russian sex fiends) accountable Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Nov 14, 2022
Kazakhstan starts exporting oil through Middle Corridor from New Year 1.5 million tons of oil, a relatively modest amount, will be sent through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline in 2023. Almaz Kumenov Nov 11, 2022
EU taps Kazakhstan for rare earths, green hydrogen Kazakhstan is itching to get its lithium out of the ground. Joanna Lillis Nov 9, 2022
Kazakhstan: Knowledge of Kazakh to be made citizenship requirement The rule change has drawn praise from nationalist circles. Almaz Kumenov Nov 9, 2022
Kazakhstan: Tokayev tries gin up pre-vote enthusiasm through talk of job creation A new plant in the Atyrau province will provide work for more than 630 people. Nov 8, 2022
Kazakhstan: Former security services chief’s treason case goes to trial Masimov's detention has come in for criticism from a UN working group. Almaz Kumenov Nov 7, 2022
Kazakhstan: Militant angle to Bloody January events strains under scrutiny The president claimed “trained militants” were behind nationwide unrest in January. Ten months later, no evidence has come to light supporting his claim. Nov 7, 2022
Kazakhstan: Tokayev’s election campaign strives for legitimacy bump President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s team sees reelection with a sweeping mandate as the end to a transition that began in 2019. Nov 3, 2022
Kazakhstan: Tokayev hopes to quell Bloody January passions with amnesty The president is trying to move Kazakhstan on from the trauma 10 months ago, but the terms of the amnesty have not pleased everyone. Joanna Lillis Nov 2, 2022
Central Asia: Chinese cars race ahead Sanctions on Russia are helping China expand its market share in Central Asia. Joanna Lillis Oct 31, 2022