Category: Kazakhstan
Pressure from Russia increases on Central Asian media outlets
Ever since February 24, 2022, coverage of the war in Ukraine has been complicated for Central Asia. Between voluntary omission by official media and pressure on those who dare… [...]
China in Central Asia: Fact-checking and myth-busting
Since the official launch of the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013, much has been said and speculated about China’s growing presence on the global stage – some offering… [...]
Destination Kazakhstan – A report from Kostanay, where hundreds of Russians have been taken in
The border region of Kostanay has turned into a sanctuary for Russians wanting to flee mobilisation. The journalist Almas Qaısar traveled for Vlast to Kostanay to speak with… [...]
In Central Asia, China is taking advantage of Russia’s isolation at war
DECODING: President Xi Jinping made an official visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan during the last SCO summit, his first trip since the pandemic. It’s a strategic destination for Pekin,… [...]
Tokayev’s new term: Central Election Commission announces final results of Kazakh presidential election
The counting is over: the final results of Sunday’s snap election were announced on Tuesday. According to the Central Election Commission, the current President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev,… [...]
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How Russia is recruiting Central Asian soldiers for its war in Ukraine
Many Central Asian migrants have joined the Russian army since partial mobilisation was announced in Russia. They are being pulled into Russia’s war in Ukraine against the advice of… [...]
Turkey’s new push into Central Asia
Isolated on the international scene and weakened domestically, Turkey seeks support. Turkish powers have chosen a proactive foreign policy in Central Asia and enjoy good relations with countries of… [...]
Kazakhstan’s gradual divorce from Russia
DECRYPTION. In January 2022, Kazakhstan was able to count on the support of Russia, through the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), to put an end to the demonstrations… [...]
The recession of the Tian Shan glaciers and other recent studies
CENTRAL ASIA SCIENCE REVIEW − Thanks to images provided by US intelligence agencies, researchers have been able to observe the recession of glaciers in Central Asia. In other news,… [...]
Kazakhstan: The Blurred Record of the January 2022 Unrest
A month after the advent of “Bloody January” in Kazakhstan, a clear report of the protests is yet to be published. Despite this, an official report concerning the death… [...]
Rennes − Almaty by bike, one Breton’s crazy journey
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Laurent Mahé, 44, of France decided to ride by bike from Brittany to Kazakhstan. Right before his departure, on the 4th of May, Novastan got… [...]
Climate change could lead to ever more fluctuated temperatures in Central Asia
DECODING. According to the last report from the intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC), Central Asia is one of the rarest regions in the world where both droughts and… [...]