Kazakstan: The Power Behind the Throne
A surprise transition which may have been planned for a long time.
27 Mar 19
A surprise transition which may have been planned for a long time.
The veteran leader is in no rush to give up real authority.
Bruising rivalry between two political camps has led to an ugly war of words.
Landslide expected for Velvet Revolution coalition and new civil society voices.
Municipal vote heralded as sign of great political change within the country.
Fraud high on list of likely issues that may undermine results.
Questions raised as to whether it will even be possible to vote in some districts.
Traditional mores often prevent women even working outside the home, let alone running for office.
Lucrative trade risks further delegitimising electoral process.
Conservative traditions mean that most do not even have national ID cards.