Kazakhstan: The Opportunity Zone
For access please contact research@sevasovet.com. The Talap Center for Applied Research recently called Central Asia an “opportunity zone”, a sterile euphemism for the modern great game playing out in the […]
Kazakhstan: The steppe in transition
In this first of two reports on the state of play in Kazakhstan, we examine the country’s domestic politics. Much-needed reforms have been slow since the January 2022 protests. With the appointment of a new pro-reform PM, however, the wheels may finally be in motion. The appointment is a good sign that Tokayev is sincere about his reform plans, but much still rests in the president’s hands, as his power remains absolute.