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Dariga Nazarbayeva
January 28, 2022
Tokayev Urges Balancing of Nazarbayev’s Shortcomings and Merits
By Catherine Putz
“Let us pay tribute to the historical merits of the first president… and leave possible miscalculations as a warning to the future leaders of our country," Tokayev said.
January 18, 2022
Nazarbayev Resurfaces, Dismisses Talk of Elite Conflict in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
The statement from the First President came just after evidence of elite conflict began surfacing in earnest, with suggestions of a purge of Nazarbayev elites.
September 27, 2021
Open Secrets: Expose Reveals a Kazakh Top Manager’s Business Network
By Paolo Sorbello
Public domain research by Radio Azattyq showed the extent of Kairat Sharipbayev’s private interests.
January 14, 2021
Dariga Nazarbayeva Headed Back to Parliament
By Catherine Putz
The first president’s daughter is on the list of 76 deputies Nur Otan aims to seat in the new parliament.
December 15, 2020
Election Campaign Kicks Off Slow in Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello
After some initial commotion in the political environment, the parliamentary race folded back into a roll-call of loyalists.
June 01, 2020
Kazakhstan on the Edge
By Aigerim Toleukhanova
In 2019, Kazakhstan was catapulted into political transition. 2020 has yielded its own shocking changes.
May 05, 2020
Dariga Nazarbayeva Dismissed From Top Senate Seat
By Catherine Putz
First President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s eldest daughter was just dismissed from her post as chair of the Senate. Is it a sign of a power struggle?
April 09, 2019
Snap Presidential Elections Called in Kazakhstan. But Why?
By Catherine Putz
One really has to wonder what the point of all this political theater has been?
April 09, 2019
Political Profile: The Rise of Dariga Nazarbayeva in Kazakhstan
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from George Voloshin.
March 20, 2019
Is This the End of the Nazarbayev Era?
By Catherine Putz
Not quite, but the denouement has surely begun.
February 21, 2019
How Costly is Kazakhstan’s Foreign Policy?
By Khamza Sharifzoda and Anuar Temirov
As Astana seeks to increase its global standing, its foreign aid expenditures have grown.
October 13, 2016
Why Is the Kazakh President's 'Cold' Making News?
By Catherine Putz
Because it’s a decent lede into a discussion of politics and presidential succession.
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