Kazakhstan

  • Aug 30, 2022
  • 7 min read

Kazakhstan pursues own path while wedded to Russia

Sporadic shutdowns of Kazakhstan's main oil export pipeline highlight the country's vulnerability to Russia

Kazakhstan
  • Aug 18, 2022
  • 7 min read

Former Soviet states talk up 'Middle Corridor' route

A freight route via the Caucasus and Central Asia offers an alternative route from China to Europe

Central Asia
  • Aug 3, 2022
  • 2 min read

Social media reflect Russia's view of neighbours

A senior Russian official appeared to post offensive comments about Kazakhstan and then delete them

Kazakhstan
  • Jul 29, 2022
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Kazakh leader builds power while fending off Russia

President Tokayev has won a referendum that promises a new deal but really consolidates his position

Kazakhstan
  • Jul 15, 2022
  • 2 min read

Iranian economic ties with Central Asia are improving

Iran reported increased trade flows with fellow Shanghai Cooperation Organisation countries

Iran
  • Jul 7, 2022
  • 2 min read

Kazakhstan refrains from comment on Russian oil move

Russia has ordered a shutdown on Kazakhstan's main oil export route

Kazakhstan
  • Jun 16, 2022
  • 7 min read

Russia 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 Asia
  • Jun 7, 2022
  • 2 min read

Kazakh 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

Kazakhstan