Kazak Opposition Parties Consider Merger Four main parties have agreed tactical alliance, but underlying differences make complete union look unlikely. 7 May 09
Kazakstan: Does Reshuffle Herald End of Masimov Government? Some argue the current cabinet faces imminent dismissal. 25 Apr 09
Kazakstan's Austerity Budget Fails to Impress As government downscales its budget forecast yet again, experts warn that the poor are not sufficiently cushioned against downturn. 10 Apr 09
Kazakstan: Alarm at School Drug Test Plan Minister says screening essential in war on drugs, but critics warn of unwarranted state interference. 14 Mar 09
Nuclear Fallout Persists in Kazakstan Effects of Soviet atom bomb blasts still affecting population around disused test site. 18 Sep 08