A Russian-led alliance is sending peacekeepers to Kazakhstan to quell mass demonstrations across the country, prompted by a sharp increase in fuel prices. The government has resigned, a two-week state of emergency has been imposed and there's an internet blackout. So, what more is behind the unrest?

Join host Kim Vinnell.

With guests:

Asya Tulesova – Political Activist.

Bruce Pannier – Veteran journalist and Correspondent at Radio Free Europe.

Viktor Olevich – Lead Expert at Center for Actual Politics.