Eduard Poletaev
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Agreement seen as sealing a strong relationship between two regional neighbours.
The violence in Andijan has received a muted response in neighbouring Kazakstan, which has focused on protecting its borders.
Foreign companies and their workers are increasingly unwelcome in Kazakstan.
Kazaks are unimpressed with unorthodox government scheme to curb the country's growing drugs problem.
For once, arid regions of southern Kazakstan and Uzbekistan have more water than they can cope with.
Plan to revive agricultural sector fails to meet needs of small-scale farmers.
Opposition prevented from venting criticism of the government at international conference aimed at attracting foreign investment
President uses international media event to rule that a controversial law is unconstitutional.
Kazakstan and Kyrgyzstan are preparing to repel an expected offensive by Islamic insurgents
Police suggest mafia link to explosion after man dies, calming initial fears of Islamic insurgency.