Kazakhstan
Kazakh leader silent on apparent succession planning
The president already has unlimited control, so steps to give him more powers indicate he is thinking of stepping back
KazakhstanKazakh president secures post-succession influence
The long-term president is not retiring just yet but a lifetime position is meant to ensure he retains influence
KazakhstanKazakhstan readies for sale of uranium miner stake
A stake in the world's largest uranium miner may go on sale this year as part of a leisurely privatisation process
KazakhstanPragmatism will dictate US interests in Central Asia
US interest in Central Asia revives but is primarily shaped by the region's utility for fixing Afghanistan
Central AsiaTajik and Kyrgyz push for loans ignores risks
Governments in Kyrgyzstan and particularly Tajikistan are giving little thought to the future debt repayment burden
TajikistanKazakh central bank cuts lending rate as sector mends
The monetary authority ignores exchange-rate turbulence and sets about encouraging banks to lend to the real economy
KazakhstanKazakhs may profit despite Russian aluminium sanctions
As the impact of US sanctions unfold, Rusal's suppliers are being affected for better and for worse
KazakhstanKazakhstan ready to flout OPEC-Russia oil cap
The government is unapologetic about prioritising its own needs above a global oil cap
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