
Will Kazakhstan secure a concrete new international nuclear disarmament initiative in 2026?
Speaking at the United Nations University in Tokyo, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev argued that global security can no longer rely on nuclear deterrence and called for renewed high-level dialogue among nuclear powers, full nuclear disarmament, and the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. Drawing on the shared historical trauma of Semipalatinsk, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki, Tokayev positioned Kazakhstan — alongside Japan — as a moral leader capable of bridging divides where nuclear states struggle to reach consensus.
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Resolves “Yes” if, on or before June 30, 2026, Kazakhstan formally launches, co-leads, or secures international backing for a new concrete multilateral initiative on nuclear disarmament or non-proliferation (e.g., a UN-backed dialogue platform, joint Kazakhstan – Japan proposal, or formal diplomatic framework endorsed by multiple states), as confirmed by official UN records, Kazakh government statements, or major international media. Otherwise — No.
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