Pdf understanding foreign policy strategies of kazakhstan. Domestic political stability and consolidation of the society. Foreign policy concept for 2014 2020 republic of kazakhstan. The withdrawal of isaf forces from the region in 2014 and kazakhstans participation in a number of regional and international initiatives are also likely to play a role in shaping the countrys. Nursultan nazarbayevs work in the heart of eurasia. Regional foreign policy priorities of the russian federation. Report to the government of kazakhstan policies for industrial and service. Kazakhstan strategy and policy kazakhstan s macro challenges ahead.
In kazakhstan, the main state policy directions are synchronised with the concept of foreign policy and new state policy directions updated every fourfive years. Foreign policy concept of the russian federation approved by. Im confident that the analyses and recommendations in this publication will prove useful to the government of kazakhstan in its quest for economic diversification and modernization. The signing in may this year of the protocol to the treaty on a. The first cases of coronavirus infection were officially registered in kazakhstan on march, uzbekistan on march 15, and kyrgyzstan on march 18, while no cases of infection have been detected in tajikistan and turkmenistan. Formation of conceptual approaches to the problems of. The foreign policy of kazakhstan universitetet i oslo. Kazakhstans priority shifted from a strategy of economic stabilization to one. Of all the central asian states, kazakhstan has been most successful in balancing its foreign relations with a variety of global powers. In this study, the author assesses the formation of the cars foreign policy in the postsoviet era and the cars foreign policy specialists evaluation of different factors that largely contributed to the formation of the independent international politics of kazakhstan, kyrgyzstan, and uzbekistan. Priorities of kazakh foreign policy, 2018 he informed the audience of independence day of kazakhstan which is celebrated on december 16.
The same principles can be found in all recent documents related to russian external policies. The new foreign policy concept presented in early 2014 in part responded to these ambiguities by reaffirming kazakhstans commitment to its multivector foreign policy. Eu is also the first foreign investor in kazakhstan, representing 48% of total gross foreign direct investment fdi flows and approximately 60% of. Evolution of trade and industrial policy in january 1992 kazakhstan followed russias radical price reforms more closely than any other central asian successor state pomfret, 1995, and the may 1992 strategy for formation and development of kazakhstan as a sovereign nation declared a policy of openness to foreign trade. Promote mainstreaming of gender issues in policymaking. Kazakhstan has called for intraregional integration in central asia and international integration of the region. The foreignpolicy and business community, traditionally loath to interfere in the governance of state companies, can push for stronger anticorruption practices with partner national oil. Towards a better world a regional project, initiated by caiss central asia institute for strategic studies with the aim to introduce fresh ideas and perspectives, new insights, and thorough analysis to central asian. The kazakhstan 2030 strategy for development provides implementation of seven longterm priorities. In foreign affairs, kazakhstan conducts its policy by taking into account interests of russia and china, preferring the first. Tajikistan nominally, the president of tajikistan is the commanderinchief of the armed forces. Kazakhstans foreign ministry waited to respond until march 16, when lavrov was in the kazakh capital, astana, for talks on syria. Kazakhstans foreign aid systems are maturing, integrating.
As a follow up, foreign affairs magazine organized the kazakhstan in a changing eurasia investment conference on october 4th in new york city at the council on foreign relations. The current foreign policy of russia 89 immigration of chinese nationals into sparsely populated and backward regions of eastern russia that china claimed as her own in the past. Foreign policy modernization priorities development of economic and trade diplomacy. Foreign affairs live kazakhstan in a changing eurasia. Department, and the kazakhstan resident mission cooperated closely with the government of kazakhstan in preparing this report.
The withdrawal of isaf forces from the region in 2014 and kazakhstan s participation in a number of regional and international initiatives are also likely to play a role in shaping the countrys. That this is the case can be seen especially in the foreign policy priorities neighbourhood policy and. Examining kazakhstans foreign policy through the lens of its position as the largest landlocked, and transcontinental, country in the world, the paper presents a multidimensional analysis of the unique soft power strategy adopted recently by this nation in promoting its various international initiatives in its region. Establishment of their foreign policy institutions, shaping foreign policy and searching for a place in the contemporary syste. Kazakhstan has good relations with its neighbors, although the government is concerned that the. Foreign policy analysis fpa is a welldefined subfield within the international relations field, with its own section in the international studies association foreign policy analysis and in the american political science association foreign policy, and with a distinct isa journal foreign policy analysis. Foreign policy challenges for a postnazarbayev kazakhstan. He said that it is the 27th anniversary of independence of kazakhstan and on december 1. Economic growth based on an open market economy with high level of foreign investments and internal savings.
Kazakhstans foreign policy priorities chatham house. Kazakhstan and the new international politics of eurasia. Kazakhstan stay up to date on the latest news, analysis, and commentary in kazakhstan. Pdf chinas energy demand as a factor in shaping the. The country is providing assistance to certain african states 4, including financial help to fight ebola, education programs and scholarships. Kazakhstans deputy foreign minister yerzhan ashikbayev said that kazakhstan is seeking new perspectives and boosting its relations with latin american nations via a series of diplomatic visits ashikbayev attended the 44th general assembly of the organization of american states in asuncion, paraguay on june 4. Priorities of kazakh foreign policy, 2018 the institute of strategic studies issi organized a public talk under its ambassadors platform on kazakhstanpakistan relations. Change and continuity under new leadership is a silk road paper published by the central asiacaucasus institute and silk road studies program, joint center. Minister abdrakhmanov will discuss kazakhstan s priorities in the unsc as well as astanas foreign policy goals and plans more broadly. Kazakhstan has turned into a center of global interreligious dialogue. Kazinform kazinform international news agency offers its readers a collection of materials published on its website since the year beginning regarding foreign policy of kazakhstan and the. It needs to be added what is not a priority or even an objective for the kremlin. Health, education and wellbeing of kazakhstani citizens.
Kazakhstan s foreign policy initiatives also pay particular attention to water, energy and food security. The strategy for development of the republic of kazakhstan. Lessons for central asia and impact on foreign policy. A good example is the customs union of belarus, kazakhstan, and russia, which has been effective since 1 january 2010. Presided by gideon rose, editor of foreign affairs, this timely initiative examined how the country is planning to future proof its economy, attract. Strengthening the global nonproliferation regime has remained one of the most important priorities of kazakhstans foreign policy. Through these reforms, kazakhstan has been able to insulate itself against current issues facing the country, such as the drop in oil prices and geopolitical. The silk road papers series is the occasional paper series of the joint center, and addresses topical and timely subjects. The ukraine conflict and the future of kazakhstans multivector foreign policy. Kazakhstan strategy and policy harvards growth lab.
One of the major directions of kazakhstans current foreign policy is the strengthening of economic and political cooperation with russia, china, and the central asian states. Anthony clive bowyers parliament and political parties in kazakhstan. Kazakhstan has attracted international attention due to its energy resources, its relative openness to foreign investment and its proximity to afghanistan, all of which influence its foreign policy. Strengthening the global nonproliferation regime has remained one of the most important priorities of kazakhstan s foreign policy.
Priority directions of the foreing policy of the republic. New trends in kyrgyz foreign policy analysis eurasia. We want to continue to promote dialogue and constructive solutions and to act as bridgebuilders to help resolve. One of the main issues for the future of kazakh stans place in the world will be the way how these forces will find a common articulation for.
As a young state with substantial oil and gas resources and challenges in regard to foreign policy, kazakhstan has been in a position were energy assets could be used for dealing with foreign policy challenges. To sustain macroeconomic stability and manage its oil revenues, kazakhstan. After gaining independence in 1991, energy resources management has been the most important factor in both economic development strategy and shaping priorities of kazakhstans foreign policy. Kazakhstans information sphere, unlike its foreign relations, remains. New kazakhstan patriotism is basis for success of our multiethnical and multiconfessional society new kazakhstan patriotism. The cornerstone of kazakhstans foreign policy and top policy priority at the united nations is to rid the world of nuclear weapons and their testing. Kazakh authorities ambitions to diversify the countrys foreign policy and vectors of cooperation have certain advantages and disadvantages, which can be. Browse our archives of magazine articles, interviews, and indepth essays from experts in kazakhstan.
The united nations and kazakhstan 103the state symbols of kazakhstan. The joint center is at the forefront of research on issues of conflict. The purpose of this article is to study the main domestic and foreign politics defining national priorities of the border policy of the republic of kazakhstan under conditions of sovereignty. The authors note the concern of leading french research centers and universities to the problems of kazakhstan s foreign policy as it was demonstrated in their analytical publications. Priority directions of the foreing policy of the republic of. Jun 05, 2019 the foreign policy and business community, traditionally loath to interfere in the governance of state companies, can push for stronger anticorruption practices with partner national oil. What does malaysias new foreign policy framework mean for. It enables the federal council to further pursue its successful foreign policy and at the same time to respond flexibly to global changes. Tajikistan nominally, the president of tajikistan is the commanderinchief of the armed forces of the country. Detailed list of unexploited products for kazakhstan using 117 product space analysis, based on distance from current capabilities 2015 data 4.
Monetary policy 12 exchange rate foreign debt and reserves 14 investment 15. The cornerstone of kazakhstan s foreign policy and top policy priority at the united nations is to rid the world of nuclear weapons and their testing. The foreign policy concept of the republic of kazakhstan hereinafter the concept has been developed based on the directions, set forth in the strategy kazakhstan2050 address to the people of kazakhstan by president of the republic of kazakhstan hereinafter strategy 2050. Kazakhstan has stable relationships with all of its neighbors. Current challenges to central asia and afghanistan. In order to fully participate in cooperation with foreign countries in the frame of international organizations, the kyrgyz republic pursues a multivector, balanced and pragmatic foreign policy. Kazakhstan needs to rise among the wests priorities now. Policy briefing key aspects of russias current foreign. Last month, malaysias ruling pakatan harapan ph government finally released a muchanticipated document articulating its key foreign policy priorities. Minister abdrakhmanov will discuss kazakhstans priorities in the unsc as well as astanas foreign policy goals and plans more broadly. According to this strategy, seven national economy priorities were identified. One of the major directions of kazakhstan s current foreign policy is the strengthening of economic and political cooperation with russia, china, and the central asian states.
This article examines the assessments and comments made by the representatives of the french expert community on the priority areas of the foreign policy of the republic of kazakhstan. Examining kazakhstans foreign policy through the lens of its position as the largest landlocked, and transcontinental, country in the world, the paper presents a. This article analyzes kazakhstans security policy, in particular its main security documents. Scientifictheoretical base and methodologies of foreign and domestic border studies are an object of research. Kazakhstans exported goods with revealed comparative 115 advantage 1, in 2015 appendix 2. The foreign policy strategy for 20162019 sets priorities for the next four years. Foreign investment kazakhstan received an inflow of usd 23 billion of foreign investment in 2018. The kazakhstan2030 strategy for development provides implementation of seven longterm priorities. However, this concept does not contain much, if any, change from the countrys previous foreign policy strategy and just. Foreign policy concept of the russian federation approved. The diplomat talks with touqir hussain on imran khan and his handling of pakistans foreign policy thus. The authors note the concern of leading french research centers and universities to the problems of kazakhstans foreign policy as it was demonstrated in their analytical publications. After gaining independence in 1991, energy resources management has been the most important factor in both economic development strategy and shaping priorities of kazakhstan s foreign policy. The collapse of the ussr and the formation of the cis.
A summary of the views kazakhstan has achieved many of its goals by transforming itself into a market economy, unleashing the productive capacity of its citizens and creating the conditions for the country to benefit from international trade and investment. The strategy also contains the following foreign policy priorities. Foreign policy analysis fpa is a welldefined subfield within the international relations field, with its own section in the international studies association foreign policy analysis and in the american political science association foreign policy, and with a. The foreign policy priorities of the russian federation include developing bilateral and multilateral cooperation with member states of the commonwealth of independent states cis and further strengthening integration structures within the cis involving russia. The government of kazakhstan and the organisation of economic cooperation and. Sep 10, 2019 the diplomat talks with touqir hussain on imran khan and his handling of pakistans foreign policy thus. Throughout the world, oda is considered one of the most effective instruments of foreign policy and is largely tied to its priorities and tasks. Pdf examining kazakhstans foreign policy through the lens of its. The initial priority was to attract foreign investment into the countrys oil and gas.
Keeping close bilateral relations with the partner countries belarus and kazakhstan, however, will be important. Foreign policy modernization priorities development of economic and trade diplomacy strengthening regional security contribution to global security strengthening national defense capacity and military doctrine 7. The ukraine conflict and the future of kazakhstans multi. Priorities of kazakh foreign policy, 2018 the institute of strategic studies issi organized a public talk under its ambassadors platform on kazakhstan pakistan relations. The concerns of the population and the private sector as well as the domestic policy goals must be reflected in the foreign policy priorities. Nov 21, 20 kazakhstan has attracted international attention due to its energy resources, its relative openness to foreign investment and its proximity to afghanistan, all of which influence its foreign policy. The countrys key investors are the netherlands 30 percent of total foreign investment, the us 22 percent and switzerland 10 percent. He shared his views on bilateral cooperation between pakistan and. Republic of kazakhstan and kyrgyz republic in order to faster steady development, comprehensive technological modernization and cooperation, enhance the competitiveness of the eaeu member states and improve living standards of their populations. In order to implement the priorities of the foreign economic policy, kazakhstan. I will take a look at these three dimensions and analyze their complexity and interconnectedness in order to understand how they shape the foreign policy of kazakhstan. The multivector foreign policy became clear as kazakhstan pursued a balanced approach, with suitable consideration for the interests of all the big powers involved in kazakhstan, by.
Priorities of kazakh foreign policy, on november 30, 2018. Kazakhstan strategy and policy kazakhstans macro challenges ahead. President nazarbayev has prioritized economic diplomacy into kazakhstans foreign policy. Whereas the peoples republic of china has achieved. Touqir hussain on pakistan foreign policy under imran khan. Federation foreign policy illustrates new priorities emphasising on economic. Kazakhstan on international forums, and explained how these two countries.
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