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Dariga Nazarbayeva
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.
September 14, 2016
Steppe Shuffles: Kazakhstan’s Government Rearranged
By Catherine Putz
Same faces in slightly different places: decoding Astana's new government.
April 04, 2016
Kazakh President’s Grandson Shows Up in the Panama Papers
By Catherine Putz
Perhaps the only surprise is that Nurali Aliyev was the lone Central Asian to be exposed.
February 05, 2016
Central Asia’s Presidents-for-Life
By Cholpon Orozobekova
Don’t hold your breath waiting for democratic transitions in Central Asia.
September 15, 2015
Daughter of Kazakhstan’s President Appointed Deputy Prime Minister
By Catherine Putz
In Kazakhstan, it seems, there are second chances for daughters tainted by political scandal.
July 23, 2015
Kazakhstan and Shady London Real Estate Deals
By Paolo Sorbello
A Global Witness report traces some high-end property deals to the Kazakhstan elite.
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