Kazakhstani president Nazarbaev decided to leave the article 26 of the constitution in its previous revision, for the time being, because it didn’t find a support among the general population. We asked the experts to examine this decision and its consequences.
Kazakhstan has an abnormally high external debt the origin of which cannot be explained just by the economic reasons. The National Bank of Kazakhstan, however, chooses to suppress this fact.
Kazakhstan’s perspectives for development are determined not only by the factors of the inner development of the country, but also by the outside environment. This area is characterized by many factors and players and is distinguished by severe aggressiveness and unpredictability.
We are continuing discussing the dangers of the Kazakh citizens’ “zombification” by the Russian media*. Today our partner in conversation is Marat Tolibayev.
In our previous articles, we have noted that Kazakhstani regime’s war against corrupt officials, embezzlers and individuals who abuse their employment status had risen to the level of repressions and has a clear political motivation that often prevails over the legal part of individual criminal cases.
There is word in Astana that Adilbek Dzhaksybekov, Head of Nazarbayev Administration, has handed in resignation due to health issues. They also say that Nazarbayev is much displeased with the work performance of the government and may appoint a new prime minister.