Kazakhstan

  • Jan 10, 2017
  • 7 min read

Kazakh policymakers seek growth in non-oil sectors

The economy has survived low oil prices but the government still sees a need to move away from reliance on resources

Kazakhstan
  • Nov 9, 2016
  • 7 min read

Kazakhstan must wait for Kashagan oil rewards

The start of production comes at a time when Kazakhstan needs a GDP boost but oil prices will mean modest revenues

Kazakhstan
  • Oct 14, 2016
  • 6 min read

Diversification will be hard amid Kazakhstan slowdown

As economic performance worsens, the government understands that oil is not the only answer

Kazakhstan
  • Sep 29, 2016
  • 7 min read

Kazakh leader ponders future but tackles urgent tasks

As the president moves officials around, he is thinking about his own exit but not giving away any clues

Kazakhstan
  • Sep 14, 2016
  • 2 min read

Kazakh president will reveal nothing about succession

The president reshuffles his government without indicating how long he plans to stay in office

Kazakhstan
  • Sep 9, 2016
  • 2 min read

Kazakh reshuffle is more routine than succession move

Karim Massimov's move to the security agency looks like a pragmatic redeployment of a loyalist

Kazakhstan
  • Aug 17, 2016
  • 6 min read

Oil projects will help Kazakhstan weather downturn

A huge investment pledge at one oilfield and progress at two others will boost confidence

Kazakhstan
  • Jul 22, 2016
  • 7 min read

Islamist threat is limited but growing in Kazakhstan

The government can contain extremist violence but seems unable to distinguish it from other challenges

Kazakhstan