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The next president must work to build an effective common market, writes Ahmed Rashid
Area is dominated by ageing autocrats pointing to possible future instability
In the crackdown on kleptocracy, ‘global policemen’ states have faced difficulties in returning illicit assets to citizens
Any domestic instability could have repercussions internationally
Nazarbayev says deadly attacks in Aktobe orchestrated from abroad
Astana puts crown jewels on the block in biggest clear-out since independence
The central Asian state’s financial crisis requires simpler solutions
Plans for about 60 state companies to be privatised
Move comes less than three months after currency allowed to float freely
Cash-strapped government risks workers’ ire if it reforms industry
The succession question of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan grows more urgent
President extends 25-year rule in resource-rich central Asian country
Ukraine crisis and slowing oil prices hit country
As Kazakhstan’s economy grows, some are concerned at the power of its elites and the competing influences of Russia and China
“I go where I can do good, if you’ll excuse the double meaning”
Moscow sees Eurasian union as justification for recreating the old firmament, says Lilia Shevtsova
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