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Kazakhstan: Authorities arrest ex-intelligence chief on accusations of treason

World News // 3 years ago

Kazakhstan: Authorities arrest ex-intelligence chief on accusations of treason

Authorities have arrested the recently ousted head of Kazakhstan's National Security Committee, Karim Massimov, on suspicion of treason amid unrest after spike in gas prices.

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan key to U.S. interests in Central Asia

Voices // 5 years ago

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan key to U.S. interests in Central Asia

A geostrategic opportunity is opening for America in how Washington can advance the U.S. interests in a quickly shifting landscape in Central Asia. Two countries, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, will play a key role.

Arab Gulf states expand investment in Central Asia

Voices // 5 years ago

Arab Gulf states expand investment in Central Asia

As Gulf states diversify their investments away from the United States and Europe, ties between Central Asian countries and the Arab Middle East continue to grow.

Disengaging from Central Asia is a bad idea

Voices // 5 years ago

Disengaging from Central Asia is a bad idea

In the aftermath of John Bolton's dismissal, President Donald Trump's cancellation of negotiations with the Taliban, including meetings at Camp David, underscores why Washington must not disengage from Central Asia.

U.S. should not let China replace Russia in Central Asia

Voices // 5 years ago

U.S. should not let China replace Russia in Central Asia

Central Asia is the one region on the planet where Russia and China have enjoyed greater influence than the United States. However, this situation is rapidly changing.

Kazakhstan's peaceful presidential elections mark a big step forward

Voices // 5 years ago

Kazakhstan's peaceful presidential elections mark a big step forward

This week's presidential election in Kazakhstan marked a peaceful transition of executive power. For the first time since the dissolution of the USSR, the country elected a new president.

Kazakhstan elects Tokayev president; 500 protesters arrested

World News // 5 years ago

Kazakhstan elects Tokayev president; 500 protesters arrested

Police arrested hundreds of protesters in Kazakhstan as the country elected incumbent Kassym Jomart-Tokayev president with more than 70 percent of the vote, according to authorities.

Kazakhstan's capital renamed from Astana to Nur-Sultan

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Kazakhstan's capital renamed from Astana to Nur-Sultan

Interim Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Saturday signed a decree renaming Kazakhstan's capital from Astana to Nur-Sultan.

Kazakhstani President Nursultan Nazarbayev resigns

World News // 5 years ago

Kazakhstani President Nursultan Nazarbayev resigns

Nursultan Nazarbayev, the last reigning Soviet-era president, resigned after nearly 30 years as leader of Kazakhstan.

Astana financial hub stands against rise of global protectionism

Voices // 6 years ago

Astana financial hub stands against rise of global protectionism

Even with the Buenos Aires trade "cease-fire" announced between the United States and China, much uncertainty exists on the openness and rules of global trade.

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The economy is in dire straits; Kazakhstan needs this money. China is using Kazakhstan's problems to its advantage
Analysis: China increases stake in Kazakh energy assets Apr 28, 2009

We will significantly boost our energy security with the launch of the Balkhash thermal power station, the Moinak hydropower plant, the expansion of the Ekibastuz-1 and Ekibastuz-2 hydropower plants, and the Aksu hydropower plant. However, to implement these large-scale projects we need to create an attractive investment climate
Analysis: Kazakhstan's hydroelectric potential attracts foreign investment Mar 27, 2009

It is necessary to eliminate the conflict's consequences. We have good plans. We trade oil through the Caucasus. Any conflict should end in a peace
Caucasus energy attractive despite unrest Oct 03, 2008

First and foremost, the state must represent the interests of the middle class
Kashagan, Kazakhstan's Caspian Jun 05, 2008

I think that Kazakhstan will participate in the construction of the terminal or in supplying liquefied gas
Kazakhstan, Lithuania team up on energy May 14, 2008

Nursultan Abishuly Nazarbayev (Kazakh: Нұрсұлтан Әбішұлы Назарбаев ; Russian: Нурсултан Абишевич Назарбаев ) (born 6 July 1940) has served as the President of Kazakhstan since the nation received its independence in 1991, due to the fall of the Soviet Union.

In 1984 Nazarbayev became the Chairman of the Council of Ministers, working under Dinmukhamed Kunayev, the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan. He served as First Secretary of the Kazakh Communist Party from 1989 to 1991.

Nazarbayev criticized Askar Kunayev, head of the Academy of Sciences, at the 16th session of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan in January 1986 for not reforming his department. Dinmukhamed Kunayev, Nazarbayev's boss and Askar's brother, felt deeply angered and betrayed. Kunayev went to Moscow and demanded Nazarbayev's dismissal while Nazarbayev's supporters campaigned for Kunayev's dismissal and Nazarbayev's promotion. Mikhail Gorbachev accepted the resignation of a deflated Kunayev, replacing him with Gennady Kolbin, an ethnic Russian, triggering three days of riots known as the Jeltoqsan.

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