https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kazakhstan-votes-in-a-parliamentary-election-expected-to-strengthen-president-s-grip-on-powerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kazakhstan-votes-in-a-parliamentary-election-expected-to-strengthen-president-s-grip-on-powerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kazakhstan-votes-in-a-parliamentary-election-expected-to-strengthen-president-s-grip-on-power#u49587Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:20:36 +0000The pro-government Adilet Party won a landslide victory in Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections, according to official announcements made Monday. The result is expected to increase the power of President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev. While the victory secures the current administration's control, the new political order may open opportunities for the United States to increase cooperation regarding Eurasian trade, investment, and critical minerals. The election process previously faced criticism for excluding opposition members and exerting pressure on media outlets.Why it mattersPresident To https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kazakhstan-votes-in-a-parliamentary-election-expected-to-strengthen-president-s-grip-on-powerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kazakhstan-votes-in-a-parliamentary-election-expected-to-strengthen-president-s-grip-on-power#u47687Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:05:53 +0000Kazakhstan is holding a parliamentary election expected to strengthen President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev's grip on power. The election has been criticized for lacking political competition and media pressure. Toqaev's party, Amanat, has won 70 percent of the vote, according to election observers. The opposition has been excluded, and attacks on media have been reported.Why it mattersThe election is seen as a cosmetic exercise, with the outcome largely predetermined. Kazakhstan has been trying to balance its relationships with Russia, the EU, and China. The country's politics have be