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    JEI - Journal of Eurasian Insights, Issue 2
    (2026) Gradwal, Renata-Mariia; Sadyrova, Kaliya; Temirbolat, Ayazhan; Suleimenov, Tolegen; Baidalin, Rassul; Saktagan, Aruzhan; Serikova, Aruzhan; Kim, Elina
    Dear Reader, Last August, when we published the very first issue of the Journal of Eurasian Insights (JEI), this initiative was, at best, a well-intentioned experiment with a most uncertain future. We did not know how such a project would be received by the academic community, whether we could find academics who would agree to review undergraduate papers over the few precious summer months, or whether any of this would offer much (if anything) to the academically oriented undergraduate students for whom this journal was designed from the beginning. Thankfully, both the feedback we received following the publication of our first issue and a few developments we witnessed over the last twelve months have made us certain that there is, in fact, a place for undergraduate academic journals in today’s academic community. First and foremost, while anti-intellectualism (often with a distinct distaste for the humanities and social sciences) has gained some token support in recent years, there has never been a better time to study the past and present of humanity. That is because such studies provide us with the necessary critical qualitative and quantitative data to better make sense of the present and prepare for tomorrow in these times of rapid systemic changes. The recent rise of large language models has already effectively changed how numerous professions function, and the potential introduction of an artificial general intelligence in the coming years threatens to more drastically alter how we live and work in the near future. The impact of such technological advancements on our society has been exacerbated by other systemic political, social, economic, and climatic developments across the globe, many of which made life more difficult and unpredictable for most. However, unsurprisingly, this is not the first-time changes in climate patterns have curtailed human activities substantially, nor is it the first-time unemployment has troubled our societies. For example, the Hittites, Mycenaeans, Canaanites, and many others ‘collapsed’ due to a combination of systemic pressures during the Late Bronze Age, while more recently, millions across the globe adapted to the loss of their jobs when the Industrial Revolution replaced manual labour with automation in numerous fields.
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    Issue 2 - Youth, Digital Platforms, and Political Engagement in Kazakhstan
    (2026) Kim, Elina
    This report examines how young people in Kazakhstan participate in national politics and decision-making processes through media platforms and whether these platforms help overcome structural barriers to engagement. The paper combines analysis of secondary literature and eight semi-structured interviews with young people from different genders and regions. The findings revealed the ambivalent role of digital media. On the one hand, social media like Instagram, Tik Tok, Telegram, and Threads are the main source of information, including politics related information, for young people. They help to make social issues visible to institutions, connect like-minded individuals, spread information, and educate people. However, political awareness does not automatically translate into political action. Across the interviews, many people reported that political participation is restricted by anxiety, trust fatigue, and political futility. Moreover, these barriers are not experienced equally, as several inequalities were identified. Respondents mentioned gender norms, language access, and legitimacy stratification, all of which affect the experience of political involvement for young people.
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    Issue 2 - Dual Citizenship in Japan: What Are the Potential Benefits of Dual Nationality?
    (2026) Baidalin, Rassul
    In Asia, the attitude towards dual citizenship remains largely negative, and Japan in particular does not allow multiple nationalities. Japan is one of the largest economies in the world that is actively taking part in global processes. This paper argues that the prohibition of dual citizenship in Japan is a burden that inhibits further development of Japan on the global stage by obstructing the solution of the demographic decline in the state, limiting labour contribution, inducing a sense of exclusion in foreign-born citizens, and leading to violation of human rights.