Kazakhstan
War in Ukraine creates opportunities for Central Asia
Changes in Russia caused by its invasion of Ukraine are reshaping the economies of Central Asia
Central AsiaCIS economies will grow faster than expected
The EBRD has upgraded its growth forecasts for most CIS countries
CISNew Kyrgyzstan language law will raise Russia tensions
Kyrgyzstan’s new language bill highlights the long-term decline of the Russian language across much of Central Asia
KyrgyzstanUkraine’s drones menace Russian and Kazakh exports
Ukrainian naval drones’ attacks on Russian vessels in the Black Sea highlight risks to Moscow’s oil and grain trade
UkraineWater crisis will threaten Central Asian stability
The authorities have sought to reassure residents about water shortages rather than taking effective counter-measures
Central AsiaCIS economic group will help Russia weather sanctions
Trade within the Eurasian Economic Union substitutes for trade with the EU and helps reorientation towards Asia
CISWar in Ukraine will impel Kazakhstan to diversify
The war in Ukraine and associated sanctions have brought challenges but also opportunities
KazakhstanSocial pressure may divert Kazakh policy from IMF path
The IMF mission to Astana urges orthodox monetary and fiscal policies but public spending must avoid a repeat of unrest
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