Stories about Kazakhstan from July, 2013
Kyrgyz Block Water to Kazakhstan, Demanding the Return of “Their” Land
Under communism land and water weren't a source of friction for the peoples of Soviet Central Asia. But over two decades of sovereignty, things have changed.
‘Celebrities for Hire’ in Central Asia
On Registan.net, Aijan Sharshenova explains why ‘celebrities for hire’ (including pop diva Jennifer Lopez) entertaining the authoritarian leaders of post-Soviet Central Asian republics unwillingly improve their image among domestic audiences.