Bruce Pannier and Temur Umarov discuss the regional politics of Central Asia, focussing on the dominance of Russia, democratisation, regional power relations, and more.
Astana will likely play a key role in efforts to transform Afghanistan into a secure trade artery between Central and South Asia.
In Kazakhstan, there is now a well-organized feminist network. There are however limitations to the growth of feminist politics.
LGBTQ politics and activism, bolstered by international support, could prove a time-bomb that further threatens state stability.
Declarations of neutrality appear hard-won and far from pro-Russian, given the multiple dependencies of the Central Asian states on all-powerful Russia.
Russian troops on Kazak soil are unpleasant reminders of Kazakhstan’s dark heritage and bring unwelcome memories of Solzhenitsyn’s Gulag Archipelago.
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.
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.
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.
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