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The Rise of the Central Asian Narcotics Hub: Drug Trafficking and Domestic Responses

Central Asia’s drug trade has changed faster than many of its legal frameworks. As synthetic substances, online sales, and domestic consumption reshape the market, states have responded unevenly.

Major Constitutional Reforms Raise Concerns in Kazakhstan

On 1 July 2026, a sweeping set of constitutional reforms came into force in Kazakhstan, ending the sitting parliament and launching a significant legal transformation in the Central Asian state.

The Illusion of Connectivity: Does Growing Internet Access Correlate With Freedom of Expression in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan’s current digital landscape provides a definitive case study, illustrating the tension between technological advancement and tightening state control.

Weekly News Recap (13 – 19 April 2026)

Weekly News Recap (13 – 19 April 2026) © Photo by U.S. Pacific Fleet via Flickr International Justice Section France: Court Convicts Lafarge of Financing Terrorism in Syria in Landmark Corporate Accountability Ruling Kazakhstan: Court Jails Xinjiang Rights Activists after Chinese Consulate Pressure ECtHR: Finds Hungary Violated Obligation to Prevent Inhuman or Degrading Treatment inContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (13 – 19 April 2026)”

Weekly News Recap (3 – 9 November 2025)

Weekly News Recap (3 – 9 November 2025) © Photo by Christina Xu via Flickr International Justice Section ICJ: Comoros Files Declaration to Intervene in South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel ICC: OTP Warns of Potential War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan’s Darfur Region Amid Ongoing Investigation UK: High Court Approves Use ofContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (3 – 9 November 2025)”