This study topic is highly relevant as it explores the geopolitical dynamics of Kazakhstan, which serves as a hub where the interests of major world powers intersect with regional significance. The purpose of this article is to examine and analyse the state of Kazakhstan within the Central Asian region, considering its characteristics, such as high levels of socio-political and economic development, political stability, and its ability to conduct independent policies. The study utilized a range of research methods including deductive and inductive approaches, historical research, content analysis and event analysis. These methods were employed to analyse the current higher education system in Kazakhstan and explore the potential for its transformation, while also examining the impact of the Declaration on the creation of the Central Asian Higher Educational Area (Turkestan Declaration). The study reveals that Kazakhstan plays a significant role as a geopolitical actor in Central Asia, with stable socio-political and economic development. Kazakhstan aims to elevate the ‘Turkic world’ on the international stage and build strong foreign-policy relations. The findings have implications for specialists, policymakers, and readers interested in the region. The study emphasizes the importance of a ‘Knowledge Society’ and research capacity in forming a Common Central Asian Higher Education Area.

本研究主题具有高度相关性，因为它探讨了哈萨克斯坦的地缘政治动态，哈萨克斯坦是世界主要大国利益与地区重要性交叉的枢纽。本文的目的是考察和分析哈萨克斯坦在中亚地区的状况，考虑其社会政治和经济发展水平高、政治稳定以及执行独立政策的能力等特点。该研究采用了一系列研究方法，包括演绎和归纳方法、历史研究、内容分析和事件分析。这些方法被用来分析哈萨克斯坦当前的高等教育体系并探索其转型的潜力，同时还研究了《宣言》对创建中亚高等教育区（《土耳其斯坦宣言》）的影响。研究表明，哈萨克斯坦作为中亚地缘政治参与者发挥着重要作用，社会政治和经济发展稳定。哈萨克斯坦的目标是在国际舞台上提升“突厥世界”的地位，并建立强有力的外交政策关系。研究结果对该地区感兴趣的专家、政策制定者和读者具有重要意义。该研究强调了“知识社会”和研究能力对于形成中亚共同高等教育区的重要性。哈萨克斯坦的目标是在国际舞台上提升“突厥世界”的地位，并建立强有力的外交政策关系。研究结果对该地区感兴趣的专家、政策制定者和读者具有重要意义。该研究强调了“知识社会”和研究能力对于形成中亚共同高等教育区的重要性。哈萨克斯坦的目标是在国际舞台上提升“突厥世界”的地位，并建立强有力的外交政策关系。研究结果对该地区感兴趣的专家、政策制定者和读者具有重要意义。该研究强调了“知识社会”和研究能力对于形成中亚共同高等教育区的重要性。