Kazakhstan
Kazakh leader will soften social impacts of low growth
The government has few options for fixing externally-caused economic problems but will try to soften the social impacts
KazakhstanShell buyout will not alter Kazakh gas consortium
The government decides against taking over BG Group's share in a giant field
KazakhstanKazakh government will spend reserves until oil uptick
The authorities are hoping privatisations will bring in money but this will not be immediate
KazakhstanKazakhstan will keep Turkish ties despite Russian ire
Central Asian states have been uneasy about Moscow's behaviour towards first Ukraine and now Turkey
KazakhstanKazakhstan will silence dissenting voices amid crisis
The authorities are particularly sensitive about anything that questions national sovereignty
KazakhstanKazakhstan polls will not point to Nazarbayev heir
Worries about Russia and oil have prompted the second early election in two years
KazakhstanKazakhstan-China ties will grow amid oil crisis
Kazakhstan is suffering from low oil prices, and China will seek to benefit from its economic weakness
KazakhstanOil slump accelerates Kazakh privatisation drive
Energy, transport and mining firms among many significant assets up for sale
Kazakhstan