Kazakh leader retires but has succession plan in hand

President Nazarbayev took everyone by surprise by stepping down but he will direct the succession

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  • Canny transition planning
  • Interim arrangements
  • Picking the right candidate
  • The usual suspects
  • Generational shift
  • What to watch for

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