Kanat Makhanov

According to the most recent statistics, Kazakhstan has experienced a notable surge in urbanization, with the urban population increasing from 57.1% to 63.1% over the past decade. This growth is largely driven by internal migration from rural areas to regional centers and major cities such as Almaty and Astana (Dknews.kz, […]

Beginning on January 2, 2025, Mongolia will formally implement the use of both the Cyrillic and traditional Mongolian scripts in official documents at the state and local levels, following the Mongolian Language Law (Kazinform, 2025). ​The official decision to reintroduce Mongolia’s traditional script, known as Mongol bichig, was made in […]

On February 12, 2025, the Armenian Parliament passed a draft law supporting Armenia’s prospective EU membership on its first reading with 63 votes in favor and seven against. The bill was initiated based on a petition to draft a law regarding Armenia’s potential membership in the EU, which gathered 50,000 […]

Climate migration refers to the movement of individuals or groups driven by changes in climate conditions, such as extreme weather events, rising sea levels, prolonged droughts, or other environmental disruptions caused by climate change. Climate and environmental factors are expected to be increasingly important factors for population movement and distribution […]

Two recent significant political events in Moldova have determined its clear commitment to European integration. The first was the nationwide constitutional referendum held on October 20, 2024, which proposed an amendment to the Constitution of Moldova to affirm the citizens’ aspiration for European Union membership. The amendment solidifies Moldova’s choice […]

Hungary under the leadership of Prime Minister Viktor Orban has developed increasingly positive relations with the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), a cooperative assembly of Turkic states. Orbán’s administration has pursued these relations as part of a broader strategy of Easter Opening to diversify Hungary’s international relationships beyond its traditional […]

В Казахстане, как и в большинстве стран мира, наблюдается заметный рост городского населения. Особенностью Казахстана является то, что его путь урбанизации отличается от многих других развивающихся стран, что во многом обусловлено политической историей страны. Подобно многим постсоветским республикам, Казахстан испытал значительные демографические изменения, направленные на ускоренную урбанизацию в период ранней […]

The 2021 census became the first census conducted since 2009, and the recent publication of its final results unveils valuable insights into various demographic aspects of Kazakhstan over the twelve-year intercensal period. A particularly interesting addition to the census of 2021 is that it places a significant emphasis on migration, […]