by Bhavna Dave Politics in Kazakhstan in 1998 were overshadowed by preparations for the presidential election which took place on 10 January 1999. The election was held two years ahead of schedule and not precipitated by any apparent political crisis, indicating that in personalized regimes of the sort in place in Kazakhstan the need for self-legitimation is more important that […]
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