A renewed flurry of activity by Kazakstan’s long moribund opposition movements may be awakening new interest in political activism in a country that has been headed by President Nursultan Nazarbayev for nearly 30 years. (more…)

Nepotism and ethnic bias are hampering innovation. (more…)

Young women turn to desperate measures to escape domestic abuse. (more…)

Once-mighty intelligence agency weakened by a serious shake-up. (more…)

Trip is latest in leader’s efforts to improve a range of regional relations. (more…)

Region looks at boosting ties, despite Chinese and Russian attempts at dominance. (more…)

Tashkent wants to attract more visitors to previously isolated country. (more…)

Scheme aims to support a fresh crop of experts and reporters across the region. (more…)

Complaints that communal bodies exclude female voices from organisation roles. (more…)

In surprise move, previously isolated state calls for tighter regional integration. (more…)