Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

De-Nazarbayevification moves further onward with plans to scrap the law “On the First President” 

Tokayev threatens to fire the ministers that fail to reach substantial progress in remedying the heating crisis.

Will the government target all assets spirited abroad or only those owned by specific individuals? 

In March, Tokayev promised a “New Kazakhstan” but there was nothing new in the recent uncompetitive presidential election.

In “New Kazakhstan,” an typical old Kazakhstan-style election grants Tokayev power through 2029.

As certain as his re-election may be, Kazakhstan's leader faces a pressing array of domestic and international challenges.

It’s been a challenging year for Kazakhstan: Domestic unrest, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a constitutional referendum, and now a snap presidential election.

As usual, there will be multiple names on the ballot come November 20 but only one real choice.

“We must take care of them and ensure their safety. This is a political and humanitarian issue,” Kazakh President Tokayev said of the influx of Russians.

The not-so-subtle criticism of the Russian government regarding Ukraine in Kazakh President Tokayev’s UNGA speech should not be overlooked.

Kazakhstan is to introduce a single seven-year presidential term and revert the capital’s name to “Astana.”