Kazakhstan elections

The Kazakh president, whose constitutional referendum this summer aimed to bring about a "New" Kazakhstan, has moved, rhetorically, on to speaking of a “Just” Kazakhstan.

Direct election of village leadership is another example of cosmetic reform in Kazakhstan.

If the past sets any precedent, we can expect an overwhelming win for Nur-Otan - the ruling party headed by First President Nursultan Nazarbayev

Insights from George Voloshin.

The government’s reaction to election protests obfuscates the diverse nature of civic activism in Kazakhstan.

One really has to wonder what the point of all this political theater has been?

Why did Astana hold elections early and does it matter that the results were more of the same?

The people of Kazakhstan have made their preferences clear.

Not only was the recent election more of the same, but Astana seems to have roped the same experts into praising it.

Exit polls point to an overwhelming Nur Otan victory, not that anyone expected anything else.

In other words, the “low-key” election will do nothing to infuse Astana with new ideas or fresh blood.