Author: Paolo Sorbello | Journal of Democracy

Paolo Sorbello is a Research Fellow at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Italy) and holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow (U.K.). He also works as a freelance journalist in Kazakhstan covering labor and political economy for several news outlets, including openDemocracy, the Diplomat, and Global Voices.

Kazakhstan Rules with Empty Words and an Iron Fist

Paolo Sorbello

Thousands took to the streets to protest. While the regime promises to listen, its actions make clear: Dissent will not be tolerated.