Abstract
This study analyzes the interaction and potential conflicts between national constitutional values and international obligations within the context of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The relevance of the research stems from the growing influence of international obligations, deeper integration processes, and increasing external impact on national legal systems. The primary objective is to identify possible contradictions between international legal norms and national constitutional principles and to explore mechanisms for their reconciliation. The core idea is to preserve national values through selective incorporation of international norms. The scientific and practical significance lies in justifying the use of a constitutional filtering mechanism when implementing international obligations. The study employs systemic, comparative-legal, historical-legal, and formal-logical methods. The analysis draws on the theory of constitutional pluralism, Germany’s “Solange” doctrine, the practice of the Constitutional Council of Kazakhstan, and foreign jurisprudence. The findings demonstrate that the application of international norms must not contradict fundamental national values such as sovereignty, territorial integrity, and protection of rights. The study concludes that maintaining legal balance requires selective acceptance of international obligations while safeguarding national constitutional identity. Its value lies in reassessing the relationship between international and national law. The practical relevance involves recommendations for improving legal policy, implementation tools, and constitutional review.