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Aqar Mamin, prime minister of Kazakhstan, sitting in front of the flag of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: Asqar Mamin reappointed prime minister after uncompetitive election

In its first session, the newly elected parliament of Kazakhstan approved the re-appointment of Prime Minister Asqar Mamin. His is not the only familiar face to return after the… [...]

Flags of Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Central Asia in 2020: the year in review

Coronavirus, border clashes, a political crisis in Kyrgyzstan… Central Asia had a turbulent 2020. Here is Novastan’s overview. In Central Asia as in the rest of the… [...]

Kyrgyz hip hop group Zamanbap, an exmaple Central Asian rap, on stage.

Central Asian rap in 10 tracks

Hip hop, which appeared in America in the 1970s, has long since become a worldwide phenomenon adapting and evolving in each new environment. Central Asia is no exception, as… [...]

Video meeting of foreign ministers of Central Asia + Russia

Russia tries new diplomatic approach with “Central Asia + Russia” format

Russia wants to intensify cooperation with Central Asia. During a video conference on 15 October, the foreign ministers of Russia and the Central Asian states adopted a declaration on… [...]