Articles by Iskander Akylbayev

The Rise of Kazakh Diplomacy: Building Bridges Out of Barriers. Five recommendations

Pragmatism, consistency and a multi-vector approach is the traditional style of Kazakh foreign policy. For a long time, historical context and geography have been shaping the rules of the game in Kazakhstan’s regional policy, as well as polishing a unique negotiation style. At the dawn of the country’s independence, complex geopolitical realities were the main…