Monthly Archive

2017

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find a total of 152 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
Kazakh Journalism Badly Hit By Media Law Amendments
Events and opinions
1299

Kazakh Journalism Badly Hit By Media Law Amendments

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the press law amendments that President Nursultan Nazarbayev signed into lawyesterday because they deal a new series of blows to media freedom in Kazakhst... read more..
Court in California granted Ilyas Khrapunov’s motion to dismiss lawsuit of Kazakhstan against him
Corruption!
1396

Court in California granted Ilyas Khrapunov’s motion to dismiss lawsuit of Kazakhstan against him

A federal judge in California dismissed a lawsuit brought by Kazakhstan against two exiled citizens who supposedly hacked officials’ emails and published them in a critical newspaper, the US media rep... read more..
Briton criticised over sculpture of 'terrible' Uzbek dictator Karimov
Events and opinions
1448

Briton criticised over sculpture of 'terrible' Uzbek dictator Karimov

Paul Day says ‘I go with the flow’ as critics ask if artist’s monument in Moscow square will reflect reality of Karimov’s bloody rule The late president of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, was widely reg... read more..
Kazakhstan held liable for expropriation of Hourani family’s investment on second round of ICSID arbitration
Economy
2056

Kazakhstan held liable for expropriation of Hourani family’s investment on second round of ICSID arbitration

A majority tribunal at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) awarded Caratube International Oil Company LLP (Caratube) USD 39.2 million plus interest for the unlawful ... read more..
America, EU, Japan: Time to Reunite Afghanistan with Central Asia
Events and opinions
1214

America, EU, Japan: Time to Reunite Afghanistan with Central Asia

Neither the five formerly Soviet states of Central Asia nor Afghanistan is happy with the current setup, and with good reason. With respect to Afghanistan, the United States, Europe, Japan, South K... read more..
In Kazakhstan’s Battle for Cable TV, Russia Stands its Ground
Events and opinions
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In Kazakhstan’s Battle for Cable TV, Russia Stands its Ground

Despite Astana’s efforts to restrict its presence, foreign content continues to dominate Kazakhstan’s airwaves. Retransmission of Russian TV channels in Kazakhstan is set to continue despite govern... read more..
The Paradise Papers Shine Light on Kleptocracy
Corruption!
1804

The Paradise Papers Shine Light on Kleptocracy

The Paradise Papers comprise millions of leaked documents relating to offshore activities of the super-rich, including Queen Elizabeth II. A consortium of investigative journalists in early Novembe... read more..
Was Trump SoHo Used to Hide Part of a Kazakh Bank’s Missing Billions?
Corruption!
1554

Was Trump SoHo Used to Hide Part of a Kazakh Bank’s Missing Billions?

Court cases playing out on two continents may reveal whether the bank’s former chairman funneled money into three condos in the Manhattan luxury tower. For eight years, Kazakhstan’s BTA Bank has wa... read more..
What does Kazakhstan’s new military doctrine reveal about its relations with Russia?
Events and opinions
1263

What does Kazakhstan’s new military doctrine reveal about its relations with Russia?

Kazakhstani forces practice tactical drills on December 7, 2017. The country recently unveiled a new military doctrine that some experts say responds to Moscow's hybrid warfare tactics. Without muc... read more..
Nazarbayev Rants Against Offshore Holdings
Events and opinions
1430

Nazarbayev Rants Against Offshore Holdings

The Kazakh president complained on national television of companies squirreling their money away abroad.  On December 6, during an appearance on a nationally broadcasted teleconference detaili... read more..
WE MUST CRACK DOWN ON 'TIGERS', NOT 'FLIES'"
Extra
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WE MUST CRACK DOWN ON 'TIGERS', NOT 'FLIES'"

"One question – one answer" – Akezhan Kazhegeldin's information project Social networks have made politicians accessible to journalists, who can now ask them directly the questions that Kazakh soci read more..
Judicial probe widens to French secret services' role in 'Kazakhgate' deal
Events and opinions
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Judicial probe widens to French secret services' role in 'Kazakhgate' deal

The financial crime branch of France's public prosecution services has widened the remit of a judicial investigation into suspected corruption in a sale of French helicopters to Kazakhstan to include ... read more..
Flight delayed: China’s own ‘Air Force One’ yet to carry Xi
Events and opinions
1292

Flight delayed: China’s own ‘Air Force One’ yet to carry Xi

While a new Boeing 747-8i has still not been provided the Chinese president, he is still flying in an old plane that is not luxurious or secure enough The continued use of the aging state aircraft ... read more..
Kazakhstan: President Demands Return of Offshore Funds
Corruption!
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Kazakhstan: President Demands Return of Offshore Funds

Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has threatened companies stashing money abroad with ominous consequences unless they repatriate their funds, media reported. The president’s latest sally... read more..
Fears that 'dirty money' paid for Uzbek dictator's daughter's £17m Mayfair and Belgravia homes
Corruption!
1453

Fears that 'dirty money' paid for Uzbek dictator's daughter's £17m Mayfair and Belgravia homes

The boyfriend of a corrupt Uzbek pop singer, socialite and former UN ambassador bought luxury properties in London worth more than £17 million using shell companies, The Telegraph can disclose, raisin... read more..
The secret Kazakh bung worrying Airbus
Corruption!
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The secret Kazakh bung worrying Airbus

A French judicial investigation into suspected corruption surrounding the sale to Kazakhstan of satellites made by aerospace giant EADS, now renamed Airbus Group, has discovered the trace of a mysteri... read more..
Northern Kazakhstan might become next target of Putin’s aggression - blogger
Events and opinions
1447

Northern Kazakhstan might become next target of Putin’s aggression - blogger

Given that Vladimir Putin very much hopes to get a new political boost like the one he received following the Crimean Anschluss, there is “a high degree of probability” that he will seek to incorporat... read more..
China's Belt and Road sparks battle of the breadbaskets
Economy
1705

China's Belt and Road sparks battle of the breadbaskets

New infrastructure helps ex-Soviet grain exporters reach Asian markets China's regionwide infrastructure drive is quickly proving to be a game changer in the grain trade. The shift in the landscap... read more..
Leaks Unveil Kazakh Officials with Offshore Links
Corruption!
1590

Leaks Unveil Kazakh Officials with Offshore Links

The Paradise Papers leak shows that Sauat Mynbayev, a key in Kazakhstan’s energy sector, could have conspired to hide millions in offshore havens.  The International Consortium of Investigativ... read more..
Kazakhstan: Mystery Luxury Paris Apartment Buyers Eludes Investigators
Events and opinions
1457

Kazakhstan: Mystery Luxury Paris Apartment Buyers Eludes Investigators

Even after a week of inquiries, investigators in Kazakhstan appear to be no closer to discovering the identity of the buyer of a 65 million euro ($76.5 million) apartment in Paris. Real estate insider... read more..
How today’s despots and kleptocrats hide their stolen wealth
Corruption!
1375

How today’s despots and kleptocrats hide their stolen wealth

On Oct. 27, the vice president and heir apparent to the tiny oil-rich West African state of Equatorial Guinea was convicted in a Paris court of money laundering and embezzlement. At stake is Vice P... read more..
Trump Made Millions of Dollars From Drug Money Laundering in Panama: Report
Corruption!
1885

Trump Made Millions of Dollars From Drug Money Laundering in Panama: Report

President Donald Trump made tens of millions of dollars in profits by allowing Colombian drug cartels and other groups to launder money through a Trump-affiliated hotel in Panama, according to a new i... read more..
Fuel Crisis Hits Kazakhstan Hard
Economy
1703

Fuel Crisis Hits Kazakhstan Hard

Despite being the second-largest oil producer and exporter in the former Soviet Union, only behind Russia, Kazakhstan has been historically plagued by chronic deficits of fuel for domestic consumption... read more..
Civil suit becomes Kazakh soap opera with Trump ties
Corruption!
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Civil suit becomes Kazakh soap opera with Trump ties

The interests of a wealthy Kazakh fugitive, a company tied to disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and the Trump Organization all intersected here Friday in unusual court proceedings. The courtro... read more..
Geopolitical ambitions of Turkey in Central Asia
Events and opinions
1383

Geopolitical ambitions of Turkey in Central Asia

When talking about external threats to the Eurasian economic Union, often focuses on the geopolitical aspirations of the United States, NATO and other Western integration projects, as well as on the i... read more..
Kazakhstan: Prosecutors Hunt Mystery Millionaire Offical
Events and opinions
1510

Kazakhstan: Prosecutors Hunt Mystery Millionaire Offical

Kazakhstan is abuzz with this week’s supposed revelations about how a government official bought an apartment in Paris for a whopping 65 million euros ($76.5 million). After initially scoffing at the ... read more..
Kazakhstan: Editor's Parole Release Ordered in Surprise Ruling
Events and opinions
1315

Kazakhstan: Editor's Parole Release Ordered in Surprise Ruling

A court in Kazakhstan has ordered the release on parole of a prominent journalist who was sentenced last October to serve six years in prison on fraud charges. Lawyers filing the parole appeal for ... read more..
Moscow Losing Its Leverage in Kazakhstan as Astana Loses Influence Over Nationalists
Political process
1642

Moscow Losing Its Leverage in Kazakhstan as Astana Loses Influence Over Nationalists

Russia is rapidly losing its traditional leverage in Kazakhstan. Not only is demographic change swiftly reducing the share of ethnic Russians in the population, but the government in Astana is promoti... read more..
Pride and Kazakh-Kyrgyz Rift
Events and opinions
1449

Pride and Kazakh-Kyrgyz Rift

Meanwhile, “cautious optimism” about Uzbekistan and a quick lesson on Soviet history in the region; weekend reading.  Links for your weekend reading: Kyrgyz-Kazakh Rift: This week the Kyrgyz ... read more..
U.S. Charges Rolls-Royce Employees With Bribing Kazakh, Azerbaijani Officials
Economy
1572

U.S. Charges Rolls-Royce Employees With Bribing Kazakh, Azerbaijani Officials

The United States has unveiled criminal charges against five people accused of involvement in a bribery scheme to help British defense giant Rolls-Royce win energy-related contracts in Kazakhstan, Aze... read more..
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