Kazakhstan politics

Tokayev spoke at the UN of the need for a “profound political transformation” in Kazakhstan. But to date, his leadership has represented continuity.

A political transition has opened new space for expressing discontent, especially among young Kazakhs.

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

Days before presidential elections, a new movement in Kazakhstan calls on citizens to wake up and demand more say in government.

On June 9, Kazakhstan will elect its first non-Nazarbayev president.

Kazakhstan’s first president resigned, but he remains fundamentally intertwined with the state.

As Kazakhstan undergoes its first power transition, the awakening of public politics is inevitable.

While Kazakhstan may have a more vibrant media space than Uzbekistan, the trends in each country are moving in opposite directions.

The protest mood looks likely to grow as Kazakhstan approaches snap presidential elections.

China’s crackdown on Muslims in its far west has become a domestic issue for the Kazakh government.

A handful of people will technically run for the Kazakh presidency, but are they just “puppets” in a play?