Kazakhstan

“Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, a key supporter of this initiative, sees nuclear energy as a pathway to securing Kazakhstan’s long-term stability and energy independence. Yet a critical question remains: Will this decision bolster the country’s energy sovereignty or will it expose it to new vulnerabilities?”

“This ongoing “brain-drain” in Kazakhstan, which has led to an exodus of roughly 366,000 people in the last ten years, is a worrisome phenomenon and threat to our country’s future. How did we arrive at a point where we are losing the most valuable resource – our human capital? What can be done to reverse the trend and create a long-term “brain-gain” instead?”

In the turbulent theater of global geopolitics, Kazakhstan – sandwiched between two major regional powers, Russia and China – occupies a unique yet precarious position.

Women in high-level positions can offer unique perspectives based on their diverse experiences. A more diverse Foreign Service that reflects Kazakhstan will result in enhanced policymaking, reporting, and analysis.