Tokayev’s balancing act in the Russia-Ukraine war
Central Asia is one of the regions most affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Its strong links to Moscow hasContinue Reading
Tag: Kazakhstan
Questions arise after Kazakhstan’s Minister of Defence dismissal
Days after being confirmed in his post as Minister of Defence, Murat Bektanov was dismissed by President Tokayev. He didContinue Reading
Nazarbayev’s piloted power transition fails
The power struggles in the corridors of Nur-Sultan following the protests in Kazakhstan have proven that the Nazarbayev’s piloted transitionContinue Reading
Nazarbayev personality cult increases as he steps down
It has been more than two years since Nursultan Nazarbayev decided to leave the presidency of Kazakhstan. Since then, hisContinue Reading
Central Asian leaders’ meeting yields results even before taking place
On August 5 and 6 the Central Asian presidents are meeting in the Turkmen resort of Avaza to celebrate theContinue Reading
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
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
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