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Chatham House: Kazakhstan referendum: The new constitution demonstrates a diminishing interest in Western values
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On 15 March, voters in Kazakhstan approved the most comprehensive overhaul of its constitution since its adoption in 1995 under former president Nursultan Nazarbayev. This radical revamp of 80 per cent of the constitution will lay out the future trajectory for Kazakhstan – and provide a legacy for President Kassym Zhomart Tokayev.
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Введение статьи, описание масштаба конституционных изменений.
Editorial guide: Конституционная реформа 2026 года охватила 80% основного закона и определит будущий курс Казахстана.
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On 15 March, voters in Kazakhstan approved the most comprehensive overhaul of its constitution since its adoption in 1995 under former president Nursultan Nazarbayev. This radical revamp of 80 per cent of the constitution will lay out the future trajectory for Kazakhstan – and provide a legacy for President Kassym Zhomart Tokayev. Now in the seventh year of his presidency, he has successfully navigated a series of crises, including the COVID-19 pan
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