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Kazakhstan’s Multi-vector Diplomacy Shines Amid Conflict
November 22, 2022

Kazakhstan’s Multi-vector Diplomacy Shines Amid Conflict

By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
In recent months, Astana has hosted top leaders and diplomats from China, Russia, Europe, and the United States, underscoring its balanced approach to diplomacy. 

Nur-Sultan No More and Kazakh Tinkering With Presidential Terms
September 14, 2022

Nur-Sultan No More and Kazakh Tinkering With Presidential Terms

By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan is to introduce a single seven-year presidential term and revert the capital’s name to “Astana.”
The Real Future of Green Energy in Kazakhstan
January 12, 2018

The Real Future of Green Energy in Kazakhstan

By Andres Fernandez
Given the dominance of conventional energy resources, are Astana’s green energy reforms merely publicity stunts?

Does Kazakhstan's New Law on Revoking Citizenship Matter?
July 12, 2017

Does Kazakhstan's New Law on Revoking Citizenship Matter?

By Catherine Putz
International law frowns on creating stateless persons, but Astana's irritating exiles can afford to buy new passports.

5th Round of Astana Syria Peace Talks End Without Agreement
July 07, 2017

5th Round of Astana Syria Peace Talks End Without Agreement

By Catherine Putz
The de-escalation zones, let alone which country's "military observers" would maintain them, remain under discussion.

Trump Diamond: An Unsuccessful Bid for the Astana Skyline
June 30, 2017

Trump Diamond: An Unsuccessful Bid for the Astana Skyline

By Casey Michel
A McClatchy investigation uncovered an unsuccessful attempt by Trump to make his mark on the steppe.

Center of the World: This Week in Astana, Kazakhstan
June 07, 2017

Center of the World: This Week in Astana, Kazakhstan

By Dr. Joshua W. Walker
The SCO summit, the opening of EXPO 2017 and Syrian peace talks are bringing the world to Kazakhstan.
Astana Expo 2017: Future Energy and a Kazakh Contradiction
June 02, 2017

Astana Expo 2017: Future Energy and a Kazakh Contradiction

By Catherine Putz
In a city oil money built, the focus is to be future energy.

Astana Syria Talks: Pressure and Prominence Rising
January 18, 2017

Astana Syria Talks: Pressure and Prominence Rising

By Catherine Putz
Next week peace talks are scheduled in Kazakhstan, but can the chaos of the Syrian war be settled on the steppe?

A Tale of Two Kazakh Cities
July 31, 2015

A Tale of Two Kazakh Cities

By Catherine Putz
Almaty may have lost the Olympics, but people like it better than Astana. Some recommended reads for the weekend.

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