Kazakhstan’s Latin alphabet, fourth time lucky?
A new Kazakh alphabet using Latin characters will be the fourth attempt at transitioning away from the Cyrillic script. ItContinue Reading
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Kazakhstan, a safe haven for refugees escaping Xinjiang?
The attack on two ethnic Kazakh that seek refuge in Kazakhstan following their escape from China raises questions about theContinue Reading
Homosexuality in Central Asia: A problem of social mentality?
Members of the LGBTQ community throughout Central Asia suffer unimaginable hardships. Each day they are forced to decide between livingContinue Reading
Nombres nuevos, una retirada y una vuelta: se acercan las elecciones de Kazajstán
En las últimas semanas, una serie de noticias sobre las elecciones parlamentarias de enero en Kazajstán han vuelto a ponerContinue Reading
New names, a withdrawal and a comeback: Kazakhstan’s elections heat up
In the last weeks, a series of news regarding Kazakhstan’s January parliamentary elections have brought Nur-Sultan back to the centreContinue Reading
Reemphasizing everyday traditions in Central Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic
As most of the world has resigned to staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an increased emphasis onContinue Reading
In the fields of wheat: an authoritarian obsession
The Central Asian republics have been shaped by the personality of their leaders since their independence from the Soviet Union.Continue Reading
What lies behind Dariga Nazarbayeva’s dismissal?
The removal on May 2 of Dariga Nazarbayeva, daughter of Nursultan Nazarbayev, by president Tokayev from her roles as senatorContinue Reading
What is in a name? The (re)naming of cities in Central Asia
For centuries, London has been London, Paris has been Paris and Rome has been Rome. Despite revolutions, wars and upheavals,Continue Reading
With detainees avoiding deportation to China, is Kazakhstan’s approach to Xinjiang changing?
In the last days, three ethnic Kazakh Chinese citizens have avoided deportation back to China after fleeing Beijing’s repressive campaignContinue Reading