Central Asia

The Rising Threat in Central Asia

The threat from Islamic extremism is growing, and leaders appear increasingly worried.

Daily Memo: US Energy, Canadian Pork, the Russian Web

All the news worth knowing today.

The Shores of Lake Balkhash

Russia has offered to help Kazakhstan build a nuclear power plant near Lake Balkhash.

Forecast Tracker: 2019 First Quarter Update

The U.S. and China negotiate on trade, Russian frustrations simmer, European economies struggle.

Kazakhstan’s First and Only President Has Resigned

Nursultan Nazarbayev has surrendered his post but very little of his power.

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