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The Astana Think Tank Forum, organized under the auspices of the Astana International Forum (AIF), brought together experts from 22 countries to discuss the role of middle powers in shaping global security, stability, and sustainable development. Held in Kazakhstan, the forum featured high-level discussions on how middle powers, including Kazakhstan, can influence international diplomacy and governance amidst geopolitical turbulence.&nbsp;Keynote speakers highlighted the importance of middle powers as vital players in international relations, capable of acting as bridges between conflicting nations and contributing to global peace. Kazakhstan's strategic position and multi-vector foreign policy were emphasized as examples of a successful middle power model.<img class="image_resized" style="aspect-ratio:1024/691;width:90.59%;" src="https://aif-24-bucket.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/ckeditor/7ee6efa9385bed565c629490d06b0e5c.jpg" width="1024" height="691">Sessions covered critical topics such as energy security, global governance, and the role of mediation in resolving international conflicts. The forum also facilitated bilateral talks, notably between Kazakhstan and China, on expanding cooperation in research and strategic partnerships.&nbsp;The forum underscored Kazakhstan’s commitment to fostering dialogue among middle powers and advancing cooperation on key global issues, marking a significant step in strengthening Kazakhstan's role in the international arena.&nbsp;Source: <a href="https://kazpravda.kz/n/v-kazahstanskoy-stolitse-prohodit-pervyy-astana-think-tank-forum/">kazpravda.kz/n/v-kazahstanskoy-stolitse-prohodit-pervyy-astana-think-tank-forum/</a>

The Astana Think Tank Forum, organized under the auspices of the Astana International Forum (AIF), brought together experts from 22 countries to discuss the role of middle powers in shaping global security, stability, and sustainable development. Held in Kazakhstan, the forum featured high-level discussions on how middle powers, including Kazakhstan, can influence international diplomacy and governance amidst geopolitical turbulence.Keynote speakers highlighted the importance of middle powers as vital players in international relations, capable of acting as bridges between conflicting nations and contributing to global peace. Kazakhstan's strategic position and multi-vector foreign policy were emphasized as examples of a successful middle power model.Sessions covered critical topics such as energy security, global governance, and the role of mediation in resolving international conflicts. The forum also facilitated bilateral talks, notably between Kazakhstan and China, on expanding cooperation in research and strategic partnerships.The forum underscored Kazakhstan’s commitment to fostering dialogue among middle powers and advancing cooperation on key global issues, marking a significant step in strengthening Kazakhstan's role in the international arena.

The Astana Think Tank Forum, held on October 16 to 17, provided a platform for diplomats, policymakers, and experts to discuss pressing global challenges. The sponsors of the forum were the Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), Kazakhmys Corporation LLC, and the Central-Asian Institute of Environmental Research (CAIER). The forum's seventh session, moderated by Prof. Dr. Muhittin Ataman, Editor-in-chief of Insight Turkey, delved into how nations can act as stabilizing forces, fostering dialogue, promoting multilateralism, and contributing to conflict resolution in various regional and global contexts. Panelists included Bruno Tertrais, Deputy Director of the Foundation for Strategic Research (FRS), Ambassador Rainer Rudolph, Vice Chairman of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Minhyeon Jeong, Head of Russia and Eurasia of the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) ), and Mendee Jargalsaikhan, Director of the Institute for Strategic Studies of the National Security Council of Mongolia.

The Astana Think Tank Forum 2024 concluded on October 17 in Kazakhstan, advancing crucial discussions on the evolving role of middle powers in the complex, multipolar international landscape. With top think tanks, foreign policy advisors, diplomats, and researchers from over 20 countries in attendance, the two-day event offered thought-provoking insights that are set to have a lasting impact on global policy discussions around the growing role of middle powers.

ASTANA: The two-day Astana Think Tank Forum 2024 concluded yesterday in the capital, which centred on the theme, ‘Middle Powers in a Changing Global Order: Strengthening Security, Stability, and Sustainable Development’ and was organised by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies.

Ongoing reforms are essential for sustaining internal stability and promoting economic growth in Kazakhstan, stated President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his keynote address at the Astana Think Tank Forum.“Kazakhstan has achieved significant progress in the economic sector, having successfully attracted $400 billion in foreign direct investment,” he remarked. The president highlighted the critical role of these investments in building a strong economy and reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to fostering a conducive investment environment.

ASTANA — The session, Navigating Global Influence: Strategic Responses, that took place at the Astana Think Tank Forum on Oct. 16 in the Kazakh capital, explored how middle powers can expand their influence and respond to global challenges. The session brought together notable experts, including Darren Spinck, Associate Fellow, Henry Jackson Society, Dr. Kamran Bokhari, Senior Director, Eurasian Security and Prosperity at the New Lines Institute, (US), and Dorothée Schmid, Senior Research Fellow – Head of Turkiye and Middle East Program, French Institute of International Relations.

Казахстан продолжает следовать принципам многовекторности, сбалансированности и защиты национальных интересов, несмотря на геополитическую нестабильность в мире. Об этом заявил первый заместитель министра иностранных дел Казахстана Акан Рахметуллин на Форуме аналитических центров в Астане (Astana Think Tank Forum 2024), где эксперты из 22 стран мира обсуждают роль средних держав как глобальных объединителей.

“由于传统的超级大国在处理复杂的国际危机时苦于自身的局限性，中等强国正在加紧填补冲突解决和危机管理方面的关键空白。” 哈萨克斯坦战略研究所所长耶尔金·图库莫夫（Yerkin Tukumov）在介绍2024年阿斯塔纳智库论坛时写道。2024年阿斯塔纳智库论坛于10月16日至17日举行。本次论坛由阿斯塔纳国际论坛主办，哈萨克斯坦战略研究所承办，主题为“身处变动全球秩序中的中等强国：加强安全、稳定和可持续发展”。

ASTANA – The Astana Think Tank Forum 2024 opened on Oct. 16 in the capital, centered on the theme Middle Powers in a Changing Global Order: Strengthening Security, Stability, and Sustainable Development, and organized by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies, reported the forum’s press service.

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Тоголез Республикасының Президенті

Президент Тоголезской Республики

Secretary General of the Council of Europe

Еуропа Кеңесінің Бас Хатшысы

Генеральный секретарь Совета Европы

Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)

БҰҰ Азық-түлік және ауылшаруашылық ұйымының (ФАО)Бас директоры

Генеральный директор Продовольственной и сельскохозяйственной организации ООН (ФАО)

Under-Secretary-General, Executive Secretary, UN, ESCAP

Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas in the UN Department of Political Affairs

БҰҰ-ның саяси мәселелер жөніндегі департаментінде Еуропа, Орталық Азия және Солтүстік және Оңтүстік Америка бойынша Бас хатшының көмекшісі

Помощник Генерального секретаря по Европе, Центральной Азии и Северной и Южной Америке в Департаменте ООН по политическим вопросам

Генеральный секретарь ОБСЕ

Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA)

БҰҰ-ның Орталық Азия бойынша арнайы өкілі

Специальный представитель ООН по Центральной Азии

Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

Former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso and Former Executive Director of the CTBTO

ЯСЖТШҰ атқарушы директоры және Буркина-Фасоның бұрынғы премьер-министрі

Исполнительный директор ОДВЗЯИ и бывший премьер-министр Буркина-Фасо

President, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Ислам даму банкінің президенті

Президент Исламского банка развития

President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Азия инфрақұрылымдық инвестициялар банкінің (AIIB) Президенті

Президент Азиатского банка инфраструктурных инвестиций (AIIB)

Cabinet Member and Minister of Foreign Affairs,	UAE

Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, UAE

Chairman, Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, UAE

Chairman, Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Special Advisor on International Affairs at the General Secretariat for Ecological Planning under the Prime minister of the French Republic. Special Envoy of the French President for the “One Water Summit”

Chairman of the Economic Committee, German Bundestag

Chairman of the economic committee, German Bundestag

Vice President, Europe and Central Asia, World Bank

Secretary General, International Economic Affairs of Greek MFA

Secretary General, International Economic affairs of Greek MFA

Regional Director, IOM Regional Office for South -Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia

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