The democratic choice of Kazakhstan: A case study in economic liberalization, intraelite cleavage, and political opposition

Barbara Junisbai; Azamat Junisbai

doi:10.3200/DEMO.13.3.373-392

The democratic choice of Kazakhstan: A case study in economic liberalization, intraelite cleavage, and political opposition

Barbara Junisbai, Azamat Junisbai

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Abstract

This article departs from recent scholarship on Central Asia, which emphasizes the role of clans and regional identity in driving political outcomes. In Kazakhstan, elite cleavages based on rival economic interests (as opposed to clan or other traditional divisions) are the most significant sources of pressure for democratic political reform. Using the Democratic Choice opposition movement as a case study, the authors discuss the relationship between economic liberalization and elite cleavages and the role of elite cleavages in generating democratic challenges to authoritarian rule.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	373-392
Number of pages	20
Journal	Demokratizatsiya
Volume	13
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3200/DEMO.13.3.373-392
Publication status	Published - Jan 1 2005

Keywords

Central Asia
Elites
Intraelite cleavage
Kazakhstan
Neopatrimonialism
Political change

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Geography, Planning and Development
Political Science and International Relations

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