Kazakstan: Nazarbayev’s Fading Personality Cult
Since 1991, the ex-leader has become identified with the state itself, but his status is now crumbling.
Since 1991, the ex-leader has become identified with the state itself, but his status is now crumbling.
State blames increasing cost on global market, while analysts see exploitation and corruption at fault.
Analysts say that politicians pander to highly localised interests amid little transparency.
Legal battle begins to stop controversial high-rise construction project in city's cultural district.
Pro-Russian politicians accuse head of state of colluding in abduction
How one IWPR trainee uses political cartoons as a call for action.
Government has been forced to pay out large sums over human rights rulings.
The upset may prove to be a turning point for the current administration.
Citizens know that corruption and incompetence created this apocalyptic disaster.
Tackling corruption and changing the judicial system no longer seems to be Chisinau’s priority.