Vlast.kzMonthly archive Joined 23 November 2022 · 22 postsVlast provides brave and incisive reporting from Kazakhstan. @vlastkz Email Vlast.kz
Rice farmers in Uzbekistan face water shortages and migrateRice harvest is moving from the Amu Darya to the Syr Darya regionWritten by Vlast.kz3 weeks ago
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan reach border agreement enhancing Central Asian securitySettling the border dispute could spur cooperation and connectivity Written by Vlast.kz11 March 2025
Uzbekistan seeks new labor marketsMost Uzbek migrants traditionally go to Russia or KazakhstanWritten by Vlast.kz18 January 2025
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
Inside the wardrobe: Women’s clothing increasingly policed in TajikistanAuthorities want to regulate even the fabrics, length, and fit of approved national clothingWritten by Vlast.kz6 October 2024
Chinese electric car production kicks off in UzbekistanBYD is bringing domestic EV production to Uzbekistan for the first time Written by Vlast.kz11 September 2024
Top officials in Kazakhstan dodge independent journalistsIn their Kafkaesque quest to obtain answers, journalists are constantly shunnedWritten by Vlast.kz29 August 2024
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Between optimism and concernAn agreement was finally reached after 27 years of negotiations Written by Vlast.kz1 July 2024
Central Asia press freedom scores get worseIncreasingly authoritarian regimes are clamping down on independent media Written by Vlast.kz10 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
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
Kazakhstan’s national identity is deeply connected to its food cultureEthno-demographic changes and colonial legacy affect food culture Written by Vlast.kz11 January 2024
Kazakhstan’s ‘foreign agent’ list threatens NGOsKremlin's similar initiative has annihilated civil society in RussiaWritten by Vlast.kz25 December 2023
Why does Sinophobia remain strong in Kazakhstan?Government errors fuel fears about ChinaWritten by Vlast.kz27 September 2023
Shifting tides: Do Kazakhs still like Russia?Latest research shows fewer people in Kazakhstan view Russia “favorably”Written by Vlast.kz15 September 2023
In Kazakhstan, the truth about the 2022 deadly protests is still suppressedThe verdict further alienated society from truth and justiceWritten by Vlast.kz20 July 2023
Ashes on their foreheads: Forest fires in Kazakhstan expose pervasive corruption and government’s fake promisesThe government is never ready for emergenciesWritten by Vlast.kz22 June 2023
Why are oil workers protesting in Kazakhstan?Market trends, trade union suppression, and dwindling tenders fuel protestsWritten by Vlast.kz25 April 2023
Surviving economic hardships through Kazakhstan's ‘toi business’Without regular employment options, the Toi sector offers hope Written by Vlast.kz21 March 2023