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1 – 10 of 15The less than democratic nature of the vote resembled the practices of Tokayev's predecessor Nursultan Nazarbayev, despite promises of a break with the past. His programme for a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274162
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The document as passed by both houses of parliament on March 11, and later regional assemblies, nullifies previous terms and allows Putin to run again in 2024. This engineered…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251339
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The reform cycle ends when incumbent President Serzh Sargsyan steps down in April 2018, and his successor assumes a more ceremonial role. The elections take place amid mounting…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB219946
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The intensity of the clashes, now in their third day, heightens the risk of full-scale war with Azerbaijan. Pashinyan is committed to defending Armenian-controlled Karabakh…
Opposition to the retirement age increase is widespread, with frequent street protests, Communist successes in the regional elections and talk of a referendum. President Vladimir…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238513
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Prospects for Russian domestic politics in 2019.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240232
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Not just Kremlin opponents but even its supporters have organised nationwide protests against the government's plan to raise the retirement age. The demonstrations do not…
Russia's healthcare system.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB200937
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While the election was flawed and failed to meet international standards, this year's poll has not so far seen a repeat of the violent crackdown witnessed in 2010. However…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205937
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The governing Socialist Party (PSSh) under Prime Minister Edi Rama is expected to win again. This implies policy continuity by what has hitherto been a successful reformist…