I am a researcher from Almaty, Kazakhstan. I hold Ph.D. in Political Science, run an NGO, several online projects and a personal blog.
Latest posts by Adil Nurmakov from February, 2009
Kazakhstan: Opposition Insists on Government’s Resignation
Adam Kesher informs the readers that the opposition in Kazakhstan calls recent economic measures of the authorities “inadequate” and repeatedly urges for resignation of the government.
Mongolia: Mongolians in the Czech Republic
Bilguun tells about unemployed Mongolian labor migrants struggling for survival in the Czech Republic, which has become the destination of choice for Mongolians hoping to earn in Euros.
Afghanistan: Newfound Popularity in the US
Patrick Frost notes how much the US media is now concentrating on the war in Afghanistan as the war in Iraq is dropping further and further onto the back pages.
Afghanistan: Leaked Document Points at Corruption
Azar Balkhi writes about the leaked governmental document, which indicates exorbitant salaries for consultants and officials in Afghanistan.
Kazakhstan: Devaluation and Blogospghere
On February 4, the National Bank of Kazakhstan ceased maintenance of the national currency tenge (KZT). The measures on retention of the overestimated exchange rate during the last 6 months has cost nearly $6 billion, while national currencies in the neighboring countries have dropped down significantly. The new exchange rate...
Mongolia: Prime minister and his horse accident
Bilguun reports that prime-minister of Mongolia S.Bayar fell from a horse at a snow festival and fractured a rib.
Kazakhstan: Blogger Establishes Contact with the Minister
Askhat writes about his communication with the Minister of Agriculture of Kazakhstan, which he has established via the official’s blog.
Kazakhstan: Railroad Sketches
Mikhail posts a new set of his roadtripping pictures, capturing the moments of life on the railways in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan: Nur Media is On the Air
KZBlog writes that Nut Otan, the ruling party in Kazakhstan, led by the president, is creating a media holding.
Kazakhstan: Devaluation and threat of growing prices
KZBlog says that as the tenge has been devalued and the banking sector has been shown to be weak in Kazakhstan, people start panicking and increase of prices can be expected.
Kazakhstan: Kazakh economic miracle shaken
Sean Roberts reflects on whether the global economic crisis is to bring down the “Kazakh Economic Miracle”.
Kyrgyzstan: Expulsion of the US Manas Base
Patrick Frost reports on the decision of the Kyrgyzstani government to the American Manas Air Base in this Central Asian country.
Afghanistan: Who are we?
Azar Balkhi provides an in-depth analysis of the Afghan national identity, covering both linguistic and historical roots of the nation.
Kazakhstan: End of private banks
Recently, odd things have happened to a number of Kazakh banks and the Kazakh stock market. The spread of ungrounded controversial information sent stocks of three banks plummeting, leading to nationalization of two major private banks. Today, there is little doubt that the action was intentional. There are various hypothetical...
Kazakhstan: Religious Issues Discussed by Bloggers
Adam reviews the Kazakhstani blogosphere’s musings about religion and faith.
Afghanistan: Presidential Election Delayed
Patrick Frost reports that the Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan has decided to postpone the country’s presidential election until August 20th for the reason of registering more voters, setting up the voting machinery, and giving troops more time to bring ‘chaotic’ districts in control.
Afghanistan: Detour Dispatches
Joshua Foust, a longtime blog expert on Afghanistan, starts his insightful travelogue notes from the visit to the country he wrote so much about.
