Tlegen Kuandykov is a researcher and think tank professional with experience in policy research, communications, and project management. He focuses on governance and political developments in Central Asia, contributing to discussions on institutional dynamics and regional trends. He holds an MA in World Politics and International Relations from the University of Pavia and is an alumnus of the Global Think Tank Leaders Program (ISPI, OECD, Bocconi University) and the Perspectives 2030 Program (OSCE). He also completed a certificate program on agile AI governance at the School of Transnational Governance of the European University Institute in Florence. His research interests include the comparative study of authoritarianism, political institutions, political stability, public opinion, and AI regulation.

(As of Sep 2025)