Another relative, this time by marriage, of Kazakhstan’s former president has been sentenced to time in prison. On May 4, a court in the capital, Astana, found Gulmira Satybaldy, the…
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Pannier: Ahead of elections, is Kazakhstan’s Tokayev preparing for more unrest?
Kazakhstan has elections on March 19 and for the first time in nearly 20 years, there’s a chance that candidates who are not from pro-government parties might win seats. Polls…
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Joint Statement on the C5+1 Ministerial in Astana
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeThe text of the following statement was released by the U.S. Secretary of State and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic…
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Rakishev and Kim will create a new investment fund in Kazakhstan
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterWell-known Kazakh businessmen Kenes Rakishev and Vyacheslav Kim (both in the Top 10 richest businessmen according to Forbes Kazakhstan) announced their intention to create a new venture fund based on the International Financial Center…
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Kazakhstan strengthens ties with neighboring leaders
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterAstana/Kazakhstan, Brussels (30/10 – 33). Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has transformed Kazakhstan and its capital into a hub of political activity in recent weeks, with Astana hosting an array of…
