Central Asian countries now have two big worries about Russia
Moscow has seen little support this week from these countries.
Kazakhstan called for assistance. Why did Russia dispatch troops so quickly?
Preserving autocracies is a primary goal for regional organizations like the CSTO.
The Kazakhstan protests escalated quickly. Here’s why.
We found these two factors at work.
Kazakhstan’s leaders promised middle-class comfort. Then they raised prices.
Protesters aren’t benefiting from Kazakhstan’s oil economy.
Why are there anti-China protests in Central Asia?
The region is important to Beijing’s security strategy
Kazakhstan’s police are cracking down on protesters — as political activism keeps rising.
It’s a conflict familiar in post-Soviet nations: Democratic expectations meet unreformed police forces.
Why is Russia insisting on bringing home ISIS fighters’ children?
It’s all about appearing to be a humanitarian leader.
Kazakh President Nazarbayev has resigned. Here are three things to watch.
A managed succession may be a hard promise to keep.
It’s been one year since Zimbabwe toppled Mugabe. Why isn’t it a democracy yet?
[caption id="attachment_80093" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa addresses the
Many Syrians are skeptical of peace talks. Here’s why.
[caption id="attachment_53522" align="aligncenter" width="960"] From left: Turkish Foreign Ministry Deputy
Should the U.S. worry about tensions between Shiite and Sunni Muslims in central Asia?
[caption id="attachment_40467" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] People gather for the monument unveiling
Is Kazakhstan's 'dialogue of civilizations' all about image, or doing some real good?
[caption id="attachment_26523" align="aligncenter" width="982"] View of The Palace of Peace
Is Kazakhstan’s ‘dialogue of civilizations’ all about image, or doing some real good?
[caption id="attachment_26523" align="aligncenter" width="982"] View of The Palace of Peace
The power of soft power in Kazakhstan
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Why Ukraine’s crisis keeps central Asian leaders up at night
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A protester holds a placard
Why Ukraine's crisis keeps central Asian leaders up at night
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A protester holds a placard
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