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    Kazakhstan's nuclear diplomacy offered as model for Iran talks●Kazakhstan’s nuclear diplomacy experience offers a rare model as talks over Iran’s uranium stockpile face growing techniMmastodonWarNuclear427 min ago

    Kazakhstan's record of nuclear diplomacy is being held up as a possible model as negotiations over Iran's uranium stockpile run into mounting technical and political obstacles. Commentators point to Astana's history of giving up its own nuclear arsenal and hosting disarmament talks as a rare precedent that could help bridge gaps between Tehran and Western negotiators.

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    Kazakhstan offers itself as technical partner in Iran uranium dispute●Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a possible technical partner if Iran nuclear talks turn to the handling of enrichedMmastodonWarNuclear227 min ago

    Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a possible technical partner should renewed talks over Iran's nuclear programme turn to the handling of Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium. Astana is drawing on its own experience as a former nuclear-armed state that gave up its arsenal and manages uranium resources, signalling readiness to play a role in nonproliferation diplomacy alongside the IAEA.

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    Kazakhstan's Tokayev Orders Radical Military Reform▼Tokayev Orders Radical Military Reform✉newsWorldDefense1 h ago

    Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has ordered radical reform of the country's military, according to reports from Astana. The directive signals an overhaul of the armed forces' structure and operations, though details of the measures have not yet been outlined. Observers are watching closely for what the changes will mean for Central Asia's largest military.

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    Kazakhstan echoes India's push to end wars through diplomacy▼Kazakhstan echoes Indian approach to end wars through diplomacy✉newsWorldDiplomacy3 h ago

    Kazakhstan has voiced support for an Indian approach that favours ending conflicts through diplomacy rather than force. The alignment highlights growing interest among Central Asian and South Asian states in dialogue-based conflict resolution, with the Economic Times reporting that Astana is echoing New Delhi's calls to settle disputes at the negotiating table instead of on the battlefield.