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Maintenance Work Brings Down Oil Production at Kazakhstan’s Kashagan
By Catherine Putz
Despite Kazakhstan’s efforts to reschedule the Kashagan maintenance, the drop in production conveniently forces Astana to meet commitments it has made to OPEC+ to reduce oil production.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: New Domestic Violence Laws and the Protection of Children
By Christopher von Claparede-Niemann
Every child in Central Asia deserves to grow up in an environment free from violence, where protection is not only a policy, but a reality.
Nuclear Power Referendum Passes in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Critics argue that the Kazakh people were presented a largely one-sided positive view of the referendum, making the victory of the “yes” camp unsurprising.
Why Are the US Presidential Elections Relevant for Central Asia?
By Akilbek Tilavoldiev
The U.S. presidential elections have always had a significant impact on the foreign policies of various countries, including relations with the states of Central Asia.
Over 3 Decades Into Independence, Property Protections in Kazakhstan Remain Weak
By Rustem Amangeldi
State-owned and private construction companies make plenty of money in the process of completing housing developments. It’s the buyers who lose out.
The Latinization of Kazakhstan: Language, Modernization and Geopolitics
By Aziz Berdiqulov
Kazakhstan’s planned transition to a Latin alphabet is intertwined with issues of national identity, geopolitical shifts, and post-colonial discourse.
Will Central Asia Speak Up? A Look at the Upcoming UNGA Session
By Bimal Adhikari and Alida Begezhanova
Central Asian nations are forming closer alliances with each other in light of the Russo-Ukrainian War, and these efforts are reflected in their recent UNGA speeches.
Central Asia: Facing 5 Assertive Presidents, Germany’s Scholz Gets Rebuffed on Ukraine
By Timon Ostermeier
Trying to bring to life a regional partnership in Central Asia, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit was motivated by geopolitics and migration – and the Taliban.
Referendum to Decide Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Energy Ambition
By Nigel Li
Around 200 nuclear power plants are currently operating in 30 countries around the world. Kazakhstan may well be on its way to joining that list.
Kazakhstan Sets Date for Nuclear Power Plant Referendum
By Catherine Putz
The question – “Do you agree with the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan?” – will be put to voters on October 6.
Sri Lanka’s Central Asia Gambit
By Uditha Devapriya
Why is an Indian Ocean island state making a concerted effort to build ties in landlocked Central Asia?
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Kazakhstan’s Civil Service Through International Cooperation
By Bakhtykul Zhunissova
A recent survey of Kazakh civil servants reveals gaps in training and career development. Fostering greater international collaboration could play a critical role in addressing these challenges.
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