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The changing global balance of power and the growing importance of middle powers demonstrate the need for highly qualified diplomats to promote international cooperation. For Kazakhstan, this means the need to establish a modern system of diplomatic training capable of responding to global challenges and actively participating in global discussions.In this context, there is a limited number of studies, particularly on how Kazakhstan trains its diplomats. The purpose of this article is to examine how Kazakhstan is modernizing its system of diplomatic training and what it can adopt from countries such as the United States and China. To achieve this objective, the study employs comparative case analysis and content analysis to identify key ideas and directions for improving educational programs and training for diplomats.The study shows that Kazakhstan’s diplomatic training system is based on national traditions and has begun to move toward international standards. This includes the use of digital tools, participation in global initiatives, an emphasis on soft power, and cooperation with research organizations. Particular attention is given to analytical centers such as the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies. However, the study finds that, unlike the United States and China, Kazakhstan has not yet fully integrated these research centers into its official system of diplomatic training.The results indicate that Kazakhstan has focused on practical training, such as role-playing exercises and internships implemented at the Institute of Diplomacy under the Academy of Public Administration. Significant attention is paid to improving digital skills and strengthening links with analytical centers. Recent reforms have emphasized the importance of multilingualism and encouraged the study of foreign languages. The article concludes that combining Kazakhstan’s national values with best global practices will enable the country to compete more effectively in a multipolar world. The scientific contribution of the work lies in the systematization of the Kazakhstani model of diplomatic training and a comparative analysis of its differences from the practices of the US and China in engaging expert centers. The practical significance is in the developed recommendations for integrating the research community into diplomat training programs.