Designing a Contemporary National Mobilization System for Kazakhstan: A Comparative Case Study
Designing a Contemporary National Mobilization System for Kazakhstan: A Comparative Case Study

Summary/Abstract: This article examines how Kazakhstan can develop a modern national mobilization system to confront emerging security challenges, including hybrid warfare, regional instability, and civil-economic vulnerabilities. It specifically asks whether an integrated civil-military mobilization framework can enhance Kazakhstan’s strategic resilience and preparedness against both conventional and asymmetric threats. The study is theoretically grounded in the perspectives of security governance, state capacity, and strategic resilience, emphasizing the importance of whole-of-society preparedness in contemporary security environments. Employing a comparative case study methodology, the article draws insights from the mobilization experiences of nine countries including Türkiye, Russia, China, Finland, Israel, Poland, South Korea, France, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan selected for their geopolitical, institutional, and security relevance. The findings reveal that Kazakhstan currently lacks a coherent mobilization framework and remains reliant on fragmented mechanisms inherited from the Soviet era. The proposed model advocates the establishment of a National Mobilization and Crisis Coordination Agency under the authority of the president, supported by legal reforms and regular national exercises. In conclusion, the adoption of this multidimensional framework is expected to enhance Kazakhstan's resilience, provide policymakers with a flexible preparedness strategy, and contribute to broader discussions on security within the Eurasian context.

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