Kazakhstan's "Democratic" Facade Crumbles Further The parliamentary election in Kazakhstan is a stark reminder that even seemingly stable authoritarian regimes can rapidly evolve into more entrenched forms of control.
President Kassym Jomart Tokayev's government has skillfully manipulated constitutional changes to ensure his continued grip on power, and this weekend's vote will solidify his hold.
Tokayev rose to power after being handpicked by his predecessor, Nursultan Nazarbayev, who dominated Kazakhstan for nearly three decades.