Danish anthropologist denied entry to Kazakhstan for criticizing China's repression of UyghursWritten by Global Voices Eurasia2 days ago
The creative is political: Five lessons from the case of a satirical activist in KazakhstanWritten by Vlast.kz1 week ago
Why is China investing in renewable energy in Kazakhstan? Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev, Brian Hioe10 April 2025
The story of the only German-language newspaper in Central AsiaMinority newspapers are key to mutual understandingWritten by Anton Genza20 March 2025
How to save the Caspian Sea from turning into an environmental disaster It could lose one third of its area by the end of the centuryWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev3 March 2025
Meet the Korean artists of KazakhstanThey have contributed to the local art scene in many waysWritten by Ramil Niyazov-Adyljan19 January 2025
Kazakhstan's best film of 2024 explores harms of its unique and centuries-old adoption traditionThe film has divided the country into two camps Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev18 December 2024
China's impact on the Rogun Dam Project in TajikistanThe project has significant social and environmental implicationsWritten by Shahida Yakub, Global Climate Justice Fellowship20 November 2024
Nuclear referendum disheartens Kazakhstan’s oppositionExperts and observers say that both the turnout and the “yes” vote result are unrealisticWritten by Vlast.kz15 November 2024
The Dungan gastronomical footprint in Central AsiaDungan food expert Madina Balakhisheva discusses Dungan history, cuisine, and influence Written by Vlast.kz12 October 2024
Fueling China's EV expansion: The green revolution and its environmental demands in Central AsiaWhile overall emissions will go down, mining will increaseWritten by Shahida Yakub, Global Climate Justice Fellowship16 September 2024
Top officials in Kazakhstan dodge independent journalistsIn their Kafkaesque quest to obtain answers, journalists are constantly shunnedWritten by Vlast.kz29 August 2024
Central Asians display unprecedented regional solidarity at the Paris OlympicsIt gave off extended family vibesWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev27 August 2024
US diplomats’ memoirs offer candid tales of Central Asian historyThey cover personalities, pipelines, air bases, and vodka diplomacyWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev12 August 2024
Attack on pro-Palestinian activist in Taiwan undermines Israel's image on the islandThe attacker is most likely a member of Israel's diplomatic mission Written by Ramil Niyazov-Adyljan12 July 2024
Wild horses return to their historic natural habitat in KazakhstanFrom living in zoos to roaming the endless steppeWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev14 June 2024
An Orthodox priest in Kazakhstan is trying to open a church independent from the Russian Orthodox ChurchAttempts to justify Ukraine's invasion were a turning point Written by Ramil Niyazov-Adyljan10 June 2024
Central Asia press freedom scores get worseIncreasingly authoritarian regimes are clamping down on independent media Written by Vlast.kz10 June 2024
President Zelenskyy’s first interview with Central Asian journalists warns of dangers of being in Russia’s orbitThe war has created a gap between once close partners Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev3 June 2024
Symbolic, but distant in the future: A dam on Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn riverThe construction is financed by Kyrgyzstan and its downsteam neighbors Written by Vlast.kz15 May 2024
What stands behind Central Asia’s ugly problem with domestic violenceThe authorities' reluctance and indifference cost women lives and wellbeing Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev29 April 2024
Central Asia’s unique tradition of singing during Ramadan keeps evolvingFrom pre-Islamic ritual to Ramadan-themed song and national traditionWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev8 April 2024
Under threat: The life of Karakalpak activists in KazakhstanYear-long detentions, asylum rejections, and pressure from all sidesWritten by Vlast.kz26 March 2024
Kazakhstan’s oil fund is one of the most opaque in the worldThe whole nation's financial wellbeing is decided by one person Written by Vlast.kz6 March 2024