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Kazakhstan reforms

Enhancing the Effectiveness of Kazakhstan’s Civil Service Through International Cooperation

Enhancing the Effectiveness of Kazakhstan’s Civil Service Through International Cooperation

By Bakhtykul Zhunissova
A recent survey of Kazakh civil servants reveals gaps in training and career development. Fostering greater international collaboration could play a critical role in addressing these challenges.

Can Kazakhstan Stay the Course on Economic Reform?

Can Kazakhstan Stay the Course on Economic Reform?

By Bryn Windsor
As Astana moves from crisis management to long-term planning mode, the challenge will be whether the government can stick to its economic reform plans. 
Kazakhstan Leaves ‘Elbasy’ Behind, Approves Constitutional Referendum

Kazakhstan Leaves ‘Elbasy’ Behind, Approves Constitutional Referendum

By Catherine Putz
With 77 percent voting to approve constitutional changes that nix the "leader of the nation," Nazarbayev's star has truly faded in Kazakhstan.

What’s in Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Referendum?

What’s in Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Referendum?

By Colleen Wood
On June 5, Kazakhs will vote on a package of reforms intended to transform the country from a super-presidential system to a “presidential system with a strong parliament."

Akim Elections: More Cosmetic Reform in Kazakhstan?

Akim Elections: More Cosmetic Reform in Kazakhstan?

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

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Kazakhstan on the Edge

Kazakhstan on the Edge

By Aigerim Toleukhanova
In 2019, Kazakhstan was catapulted into political transition. 2020 has yielded its own shocking changes.

Are Political Reforms Afoot in Kazakhstan?

Are Political Reforms Afoot in Kazakhstan?

By Catherine Putz
Not so fast; Nazarbayev will remain the “supreme arbiter.”
Kazakhstan: 100 Steps Toward a New Nation

Kazakhstan: 100 Steps Toward a New Nation

By Erlan Idrissov
Kazakhstan’s foreign minister on the reforms sweeping the nation.

Realizing Obama’s Eurasian Vision


Realizing Obama’s Eurasian Vision


By Vladimir Socor, Richard Weitz, and Daniel Witt


The United States needs to actively get behind Kazakhstan’s political reforms.

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