Kazakhstan
CIS: Conflict bolsters Moscow's regional influence
Russia will begin withdrawing some of its forces from Georgia today. Though Russian troops are...
CisCENTRAL ASIA: Leaders question influence of CIS
The conflict between Georgia and Russia underscores the CIS's institutional weakness and...
Central AsiaCIS: Oil exports from Georgia temporarily halted
On Saturday, Azerbaijan's state oil company announced it would temporarily halt oil exports...
CisKAZAKHSTAN: Grain export ban could be lifted
Prime Minister Karim Masimov announced today that the government would review Kazakhstan's grain...
KazakhstanKAZAKHSTAN: Shell could manage Kashagan operations
Kazmunaygaz announced today that Royal Dutch Shell could take over offshore operations at the...
KazakhstanKAZAKHSTAN: Tax reforms could hurt oil and gas majors
The government said yesterday that it is considering imposing an oil export tax on Chevron's...
KazakhstanKAZAKHSTAN: Motorway plans to connect China and Europe
The Transport Ministry announced yesterday that Astana will spend over 7.8 billion dollars to...
KazakhstanRUSSIA/CENTRAL ASIA: Increased trade portends growth
The proposed 'green corridor' for the trade of vegetables and fruit among Eurasec's member states...
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