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The article examines political risk and economic forecasts for Kazakhstan as of September 2012. Key points to watch with regard to political stability are identified. Factors that are likely to influence economic growth are discussed. An overview of the country's political structure including its officials and legislature is also provided.

The article provides an overview of political and economic conditions in Kazakhstan as of September 2012. It examines the implications of a violent unrest outbreak in the oil town of Zhanaozen in late 2011 and the current political situation. Fiscal conditions and long-term risks to economic stability are identified.

The article presents the 2010 International Country Risk Guide (ICRG) for Kazakhstan as of May 2010. Several issues are expected to affect political stability in the country, including repression of the media and the conviction of Yevgeny Zhovtis, the most well-known human rights activist in the country. The banking sector and the construction industry were affected by the global financial and economic crises.

The article assesses economic trends in Kazakhstan under the leadership of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The Business Monitor International asserts that despite the potential flaw in presidential election, incumbent Nazarbayev is poised to win a third term comfortably. Nazarbayev's next term is likely to be little more than a continuation of the status quo, which should offer more political stability and economic prosperity in an otherwise volatile region.

The article presents a political stability risk overview for Kazakhstan recent on November 25, 2013. Topics discussed include the absence of a clear mechanism for the transfer of power from the current administration of President Nursultan Nazarbayev and the amendment of election law. Also mentioned are the formation of two new political parties, Ak Zhol and the Communist People's Party of Kazakhstan, and the country's chairmanship of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation.

The article assesses political stability risk scenarios or potential developments in Kazakhstan which might substantially change the business operating environment in the country. Reasons behind the isolated protests that have become more common in the country are mentioned. A discussion on the impact of Russian and Chinese investment on the country's sovereignty is also presented. Issues surrounding the succession of Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev are explored as well.

The article presents an outlook on the political condition in Kazakhstan. It anticipates that President Nursultan Nazarbayev's decision to dissolve the one-party lower house of parliament, Mazhilis, and call for election will not affect the political stability in the country. It also notes that the Nur Otan party will remain its dominance in the Mazhilis, while the other movements that will be joining the chamber will be loyal to the president.

The article presents the political outlook of Kazakhstan. Business Monitor International Ltd. (BMI) forecasts that Kazakhstan will enjoy higher degree of social and political stability than other countries despite the onset of terrorists attacks. The government unveils measures to prevent radicalism with the approval of a bill that restricts religious activities, construction of religious buildings and discharging foreign missionaries who threatens public peace and constitutional order.

The article assesses the risk associated with the political stability of Kazakhstan. The significance of the constitutional changes in 2007 is presented along with amendments to the electoral law aimed at enabling the second-placed party to obtain seats in parliament. The level of uncertainty about political succession is discussed as well as Kazakhstan's similarities with the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in relation to the issue of unrest.

The article presents a political stability risk assessment for Kazakhstan as of June 2011. It is noted that the country has been ruled by President Nursultan Nazarbayev since before independence and has revised the constitution several times. Legislation on elections were also amended by the authorities. Several scenarios that can affect political stability are presented, including tension among the business elite due to lack of political influence.

The article offers a political stability risk assessment for Kazakhstan as of July 27, 2010. Nursultan Nazarbayev, the country's long-time president, has implemented changes in the constitution to allow him to remain in office indefinitely. With this, there is a high risk of a coup with the elite aware of the risk posed by the opposition's limited role in the political system. There is high level of uncertainty about the succession issue. Social unrest appears likely due to lower real gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

The article examines the political stability risks in Kazakhstan in 2010. President Nursultan Nazarbayev, who ruled since before its independence, has changed its constitution several times to extend his term. It predicts that tension among business elite who calls for ousting of Nazarbayev will worsen due to lack of political influence combined with lower real gross domestic product (GDP) growth. The reshuffle of Nazarbayev's officials that put loyalists into power in 2008 has benefited his son-in-law Timur Kulibayev and Prime Minister Karim Masimov.

The article presents a political stability risk assessment for Kazakhstan for 2010-2011. The country has been ruled by President Nursultan Nazarbayev, who has changed the constitution several times to remain in office. He claimed that the changes to the constitution will pave the way for transition to a more democratic political system. It has been proposed by the Nur Otan party to amend the constitution to allow Nazarbayev to remain president for life. The potential for social unrest is elevated by lower gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

The article offers a political stability risk assessment for Kazakhstan for 2009-2010. In order to remain in office, President Nursultan Nazarbayev has changed the constitution several times. He pointed out that constitutional amendments will pave the way for the country's transition to a more democratic political system. The impact of the lack of political influence and the economic downturn on tension among the business elite is discussed, as well as the uncertainty caused by succession issue.

The article presents a country risk assessment for Kazakhstan for 2009-2010. It says organised crime is a problem although the risk of armed conflict or domestic terrorism is low. In addition, the opposition is subject to harassment by the authoritarian regime of president Nursultan Nazarbayev. In terms of political stability, it is noted that there is no clear mechanism for the transfer of power as the country has been ruled by one man. The country's reforms to the administrative structures are also forecast not to make significant progress.

The article presents a political stability risk assessment for Kazakhstan as of April 2009. It is noted that the country lacks a clear mechanism for the transfer of power as President Nursultan Nazarbayev changed the constitution in order to remain in office. Two political stability risk scenarios are described, including the ouster of Nazarbayev by business elites and uncertainty caused by the issue of succession.

The article assesses the political stability risk of Kazakhstan. It highlights the possible growth of dissatisfaction among businessmen in the nation in the context of the weakening economic growth. It discusses the impact of the uncertainty regarding the potential successor of President Nursultan Nazarbayev on the stability of Kazakhstan. It relates the vulnerability of the government to public discontent in line with the economic slowdown and rising unemployment.

The article assesses the political stability risk of Kazakhstan. It highlights the possible growth of dissatisfaction among businessmen in the nation in the context of the weakening economic growth. It discusses the impact of the uncertainty regarding the potential successor of President Nursultan Nazarbayev on the stability of Kazakhstan. It relates the vulnerability of the government to public discontent in line with the economic slowdown and rising unemployment.

The article presents a political stability risk assessment for Kazakhstan as of August 2008. It is noted that the country lacks a clear mechanism for the transfer of power as President Nursultan Nazarbayev changed the constitution in order to remain in office. Two political stability risk scenarios are described, including the ouster of Nazarbayev by business elites and uncertainty caused by succession issue.

The article presents a political stability risk assessment for Kazakhstan as of April 2008. It is noted that the country lacks a clear mechanism for the transfer of power as President Nursultan Nazarbayev changed the constitution in order to remain in office. Two political stability risk scenarios are described, including the ouster of Nazarbayev by business elites and uncertainty caused by the issue of succession.

The article presents a risk assessment for Kazakhstan's political stability. Changes in the country's constitution have been considered by President Nursultan Abishuly Nazarbayev as evidence of the move towards a more democratic political system. The risk of political stability has been increased with the removal of all limits on the president's terms in office.

The article presents a political stability risk assessment for Kazakhstan for 2007. Attempts to neutralize the political ambitions of Dariga Nazarbayev, the daughter of President Nursultan Nazarbayev, upset business communities. It is also noted that succession issue aggravates divisions within the presidential administration, with some factions opposing dynastic succession. The president may need to consider a non-relative successor, which could lead to destabilizing internal disputes, notes the author.

The article presents a country risk assessment for Kazakhstan for 2007. The risk of armed conflict or domestic terrorism is deemed low, though organized crime remains a problem. Real gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to increase by 8% to 9% in 2007-2008. It is predicted that the effectiveness of anti-inflationay monetary policy will be limited by shallow domestic capital market. Tax policy, labour market, financial and infrastructure risks are also assessed.

The article focuses on the economic, political and business risks in Kazakhstan, assessed by the Business Monitor International. Political stability is unlikely to be affected by the opposition over the forecast period. External debt has risen sharply in Kazakhstan, as the developing banking sector uses cheap borrowing from abroad. That said, rapid growth in gross domestic product and exports means that debt as a proportion of these indicators is not spiraling out of control.

This article offers a risk assessment of political stability in Kazakhstan in 2006. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) reveals the efforts of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev to change the constitution several times in order to stay in power. The EIU observes that Nazarbayev shows little indication that he might be willing to relinquish the presidency.

There is no clear mechanism for the transfer of power as Kazakhstan has been ruled by one man, Nursultan Nazarbayev, since before independence. He has changed the constitution several times in order to remain in office, and his overwhelming victory in the flawed presidential election held in December 2005 gives little indication that he might be willing to relinquish power when his new term — constitutionally his last — expires in 2012. Instead, the next seven years are likely to see further political tightening, designed to either allow him to remain in office indefinitely or install a member of his family as his successor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is no clear mechanism for the transfer of power as Kazakhstan has been ruled by one man, Nursultan Nazarbayev, since before independence. He has changed the constitution several times in order to remain in office, and his overwhelming victory in the flawed presidential election held in December 2005 gives little indication that he might be willing to relinquish power when his new term — constitutionally his last — expires in 2012. Instead, the next seven years are likely to see further political tightening, designed to either allow him to remain in office indefinitely or install a member of his family as his successor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is no clear mechanism for the transfer of power as Kazakhstan has been ruled by one man, Nursultan Nazarbayev, since before independence. He has changed the constitution several times in order to remain in office, and his overwhelming victory in the flawed presidential election held in December 2005 gives little indication that he might be willing to relinquish power when his new term — constitutionally his last — expires in 2012. Instead, the next seven years are likely to see further political tightening, designed to either allow him to remain in office indefinitely or install a member of his family as his successor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]