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Statecraft: Trusted Networks in a Complex World
A foreign policy can be carefully formulated, publicly articulated, and diplomatically negotiated yet remain incapable of producing the outcomes its architects intended. The difficulty often emerges after the official statement has been issued, when commitments …
Statecraft and Foreign Affairs: Strategic Judgment in an Era of Geopolitical Turbulence
Geopolitical risk management extends beyond monitoring conflicts, shifting alliances, and economic coercion. It also requires understanding how governments interpret external pressures and translate strategic objectives into practical outcomes. In this exclusive interview, Mr. Alex Matrsson, …
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to Visit Kazakhstan for AI Month
NVIDIA founder Jensen Huang will visit Astana as a special guest of Kazakhstan’s AI Month, which brings together AI experts, startups and researchers.
Kazakhstan Fintech: Market Map, Pilots and Venture in 2026
RISE Research has mapped Kazakhstan's non-bank fintech market, covering more than 100 companies across a dozen segments as of July 2026.
Fitch Maintains Negative Outlook for Global Reinsurance Market
Fitch Ratings maintains a negative outlook for the global reinsurance sector in 2027, citing softer pricing, rising claims costs and strong competition.
Vance Criticizes Biden Over Uzbek Citizen's US Entry
US Vice President JD Vance criticized the Biden administration's immigration policy, citing the case of an Uzbek citizen detained and later released in the United States.
New Car Sales in Kazakhstan Rise 6.3% in August
New car sales in Kazakhstan rose 6.3% year on year in August 2026, with official dealers selling 19,100 passenger and commercial vehicles.
Rosatom Chief Discusses Zaporizhzhia NPP Safety with IAEA
Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi discussed the nuclear and physical safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Hyundai Delays Own ADAS Launch Until 2029
Hyundai Motor Group has delayed the launch of its own driver-assistance system to late 2029 and plans deeper cooperation with Nvidia during the transition.
BRICS Calls for Restoration of WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism
BRICS called for the immediate restoration of a fully functioning two-tier WTO dispute settlement system and raised concerns over rising unilateral trade measures.