Kazakhstan’s new Parliament: Political stability at the cost of a free press

Tokayev Sets Agenda for Kazakhstan as New Parliament Gets to Work

The change in form promised by Kazakhstan’s new parliament does not appear to be matched by a change in its function.

Kazakhstan’s new Parliament: Political stability at the cost of a free press

Kazakhstan has entered a new political chapter with the election of its first unicameral Parliament, but the result raises a question that goes far beyond the composition of the legislature: can a country claim political renewal while simultaneously narrowing the space for independent journalism and dissent? President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and his political allies have emerged from the election in a position of considerable strength. The newly f…

Kazakhstan's New Parliament Matters to Britain's Economic Security

Kazakhstan has elected the first Kurultai (Parliament) under its new constitutional order, completing a political transition that began with the referendum in March. Final results put voter turnout at 74.08%, with the Adilet Party receiving 71.17% of the vote. Four other parties – Auyl, Respublica, Aq Zhol and the Nationwide Social Democratic Party – also cleared the 5% threshold, giving the new parliament representation from five parties. Adile…