... of powers is established without proper checks and balances. The inference drawn from the article is that the separation of powers in Kazakhstan is blocked by the strong constitutional and informal powers of the President, which allows him to control and interfere in affairs of all branches of power. ©...

...Robert K. Christensen; Edward R. Rakhimkulov; Charles R. Wise The authors discuss the institutional changes proposed in Ukraine’s constitutional framework and election laws that could fundamentally alter the separation of powers and the responsiveness of Ukrainian government to the electorate. We...