Kazakhstan

The beleaguered opposition in Kazakhstan is hoping to re-launch its challenge against the administration by forming a new social democrat party, led by defeated presidential candidate... 2006-07-26

BMI View: The decision to merge two pro-presidential political parties will strengthen Nursultan Nazarbayev's position, at a time when his international profile is already gaining... 2006-07-19

The repercussions of the murder of opposition figure Altynbek Sarsenbayev in March continue, demonstrating the underlying tensions in Kazakhstan’s political system. President... 2006-06-14

After starting the year at KZT133.7/US$, the tenge has gone from strength to strength, reaching KZT122/US$ at the end of May (a nominal appreciation of 8.75%). Substantial inflows... 2006-06-13

BMI View: GDP growth is likely to fall below 9% in 2006, as capacity restraints in key economic sectors increasingly offset the benefits of record-breaking global energy prices. However,... 2006-06-02

BMI View: The world's leaders are stepping up efforts to form close business relations with resource-rich Kazakhstan, as energy-thirsty countries look to secure reliable long-term... 2006-06-01

Kazakhstan's current account swung back into deficit last year, after recording the first surplus for a decade in 2004. This occurred despite huge gains in the merchandise trade balance,... 2006-04-19

Growth in Kazakhstan's oil-rich economy has been soaring. However, the success which has come hand in hand with higher commodity prices remains a large challenge for authorities,... 2006-04-03

President Nursultan Nazarbayev is often credited with maintaining political stability in Kazakhstan in contrast to an otherwise volatile Central Asia region. Although the republic... 2006-04-03

President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s election victory on December 4, winning 91% of the vote, was entirely expected. Although the process was deemed flawed by international... 2006-02-14