Category: Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is continually upping its game and displaying a new level of self-confidence. Stability and a strong economic plan are essential when trying to attract long term investors and Tokayev’s government is delivering both by the bucketload. Tokayev is now widely seen as being a forward thinking, balanced leader who wants only a bright future…

Overview. Kazakhstan continues to position itself as a pivotal player in global relations yet still maintains a strong economic performance at home. High global oil prices, supply-chain restructuring away from Russia and industrial output growth can all be given credit for a strong economic performance. Despite this there are still challenges to overcome.…… Read the…

Overview. Kazakhstan is quietly sidestepping Russia and actively making new friends but keeping a close eye on its neighbour at the same time. The country’s geopolitical vulnerabilities have never been more visible. It cannot incur the wrath of the West and face sanctions. Nor can it break the rules of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)…

Overview. Whilst Tokayev has deftly tiptoed around great powers, played them off against one another, and grasped benefits wherever he can, it was always going to be a risky game to play; at some point the demands of one side or another, or several, would inevitably harden. It appears that this scenario is beginning to…

Overview. Kazakhstan’s transformation continues. Tokayev’s commitment to economic development is beginning to really pay off. He continues to tackle corruption, bringing money back into the State purse. His country is in the middle of an economic boom. Some argue that the gains made have only happened at the expense of Russia after it invaded Ukraine…

Overview. In April we saw a politically risky move made by the government as it once again turned its gaze to fuel prices. The move had the potential to come in like a lion but in the end it went out like a lamb. The nation’s calm acceptance seems to have empowered the government to…