Category: Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is positioning itself firmly as the hub in a new era for global trade. It has worked hard to develop and strengthen foreign relations, and spent much time and money developing transport and logistics infrastructures - Tokayev’s leadership has driven the nation forward like never before. The country now has a leading role in…

Kazakhstan celebrated its 32nd Independence Day on 16th December and we can say that the baby really is now all grown up. Since coming to power, Tokayev’s numerous political, social and economic reforms have transformed the relationship between citizens and state. The plan behind the reforms was to gradually modernise the country in a controlled…

Kazakhstan’s economic outlook remains bright despite volatile oil prices. The country’s prospects appear to have shaken off the dust caused by the war in Ukraine. The country is working and it is working well.  Upgrades, investment, income and employment are all on the up. The country is reshaping itself in ways similar to cities like…

The global economy is still on the road to recovery after facing a pandemic, the war in Ukraine and ever increasing living costs. Now Israel’s declaration of war against Hamas has sent markets and economies reeling yet again as the world contemplates the possibility of a geopolitical shift and the expansion of conflict in the…

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…