Kazakhstan
Kazakh leader builds power while fending off Russia
President Tokayev has won a referendum that promises a new deal but really consolidates his position
KazakhstanIranian economic ties with Central Asia are improving
Iran reported increased trade flows with fellow Shanghai Cooperation Organisation countries
IranKazakhstan refrains from comment on Russian oil move
Russia has ordered a shutdown on Kazakhstan's main oil export route
KazakhstanRussia cannot expect Central Asian backing for war
Despite close ties with Moscow, Central Asian states, especially the two largest, have not fallen in line on the war
Central AsiaKazakh leader must add substance to reform promises
President Tokayev has comfortably won a referendum designed to enhance his position, but it is short on substance
KazakhstanMeeting of Russia’s security bloc reveals fault lines
There was no meeting of minds when a Russian-led regional security alliance met yesterday
RussiaKazakhstan picks off sanctioned Russian bank
The Kazakh subsidiary of Alfa Bank has been bought by the local CenterCredit bank after falling foul of US sanctions
KazakhstanConstitutional change to sideline former Kazakh leader
All mention of once-powerful former President Nazarbayev is to be expunged from the constitution
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