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Putin visits Tokayev seeking guarantees, but Kazakhstan has many options

Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist and a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999). He previously served as first deputy editor-in-chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

27 May 2026-22:00
Between Washington, Tehran and Beijing: Kazakhstan’s strategic calculus

Kazakhstan is rightly regarded as the leading country in Central Asia, both in terms of its territory and natural resources. Its position gives it significant influence on the global stage. Although Kazakhstan is a Muslim-majority country, it pursues a highly pragmatic foreign policy, maintaining friendly relations with countries across the world, including Israel.

25 May 2026-11:55
Can Central Asia become the world's next major trade hub?

21 May 2026-23:42
From oil dependence to digital economies: How Central Asia is trying to build its technological future

For decades, the economies of Central Asia were largely shaped by oil, natural gas, mining, agriculture, and post Soviet industrial systems.

19 May 2026-22:45
Why Central Asia faces one of the world’s most dangerous environmental challenges

For decades, discussions about Central Asia focused largely on oil, natural gas, trade corridors, and geopolitics. Today, however, another issue is rapidly emerging as one of the greatest long term threats to the region’s economic stability and national security: water.

19 May 2026-22:39
The battle for critical minerals: Why Central Asia is becoming a strategic frontline in the global resource race

A new global competition is rapidly reshaping international politics, industrial strategy, and economic alliances.

19 May 2026-22:32
How the Middle Corridor is transforming Central Asia into a global trade powerhouse

For decades, Central Asia was often viewed as a geographically isolated region trapped between larger powers and dependent on limited export routes. Today, however, a major geopolitical and economic transformation is underway.

19 May 2026-22:23
China, Central Asia strengthen security partnership

China is prepared to work with Central Asian countries to further expand practical cooperation in areas including counter-terrorism, fighting telecom fraud and other transnational crimes, strengthening high-quality Belt and Road security cooperation, and improving immigration management, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong said on Monday.

19 May 2026-15:09
The death of the Aral Sea: What one of the world’s worst environmental disasters teaches Central Asia today

Few environmental catastrophes illustrate the destructive consequences of unsustainable resource management more dramatically than the collapse of the Aral Sea.

18 May 2026-23:23
Can Central Asia become a global renewable energy powerhouse?

For decades, Central Asia’s economies were closely associated with oil, natural gas and traditional energy exports. Today, however, the region is increasingly attracting international attention for a different reason: its enormous renewable energy potential.

18 May 2026-23:22