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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