Kazakh leader builds power while fending off Russia
President Tokayev has won a referendum that promises a new deal but really consolidates his position
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- What actually changes?
- A response to January
- Reforms from within
- No actual democracy
- Systemic obstruction
- Tensions with Russia
- Promises, promises
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