Thinking Global Podcast – Bruce Pannier and Temur Umarov
Bruce Pannier and Temur Umarov discuss the regional politics of Central Asia, focussing on the dominance of Russia, democratisation, regional power relations, and more.
Opinion – Kazakhstan’s Aspirations for Afghanistan Post-US Withdrawal
Astana will likely play a key role in efforts to transform Afghanistan into a secure trade artery between Central and South Asia.
Opinion – Coming in from the Soviet Cold: Feminist Politics in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, there is now a well-organized feminist network. There are however limitations to the growth of feminist politics.
LGBTQ Politics in Kazakhstan: A Cross-Cutting Electoral Cleavage?
LGBTQ politics and activism, bolstered by international support, could prove a time-bomb that further threatens state stability.
Responses From Central Asian States to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Declarations of neutrality appear hard-won and far from pro-Russian, given the multiple dependencies of the Central Asian states on all-powerful Russia.
Opinion – Kazakhstan’s Dark Heritage
Russian troops on Kazak soil are unpleasant reminders of Kazakhstan’s dark heritage and bring unwelcome memories of Solzhenitsyn’s Gulag Archipelago.
Mustafa Shokay and the Soviet Propaganda Machine
The restoration of Shokay’s name and legacy should serve as an encouragement to further research the role of Central Asian individuals during Soviet times and to help separate fact from fiction.
The Lasting Repercussions of Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Disarmament
30 years post disarmament it is important for Kazakhstan to share its post-nuclear record so that the global community can lobby more effectively for the reduction of nuclear weapons elsewhere.
Opinion – Challenges to Kazakhstan’s Transition to the Green Economy
There is still a lack of strategic, long-term vision for environmental protection and many barriers to realizing the goals of sustainable development in Kazakhstan.
