Kazakhstan maintained overall stability in 2013，and at the same time signaled some signs of reform. The first ever elections of local leaders were hold since Kazakhstan gained independence，and President Nazarbaev for the first time talked about the issue of succession in public. These are all efforts to institutionalize various aspects of its national construction. Kazakhstan kept its skillfulness in maneuvering relations with big countries，mobilized many departments of the government to encircle，pursuit，obstruct and intercep the “three evil forces” and improved the security situation. The political and social stability laid the foundation of a favorable platform for economic development，and new achievements were made in various sectors of the economy. Uncertain factors do exist for Kazakhstan’s future development，including the slow down in the world economic growth，the shock associated with of World Trade Organization entry for national enterprises，and the influence of building the Eurasian Economic Union. All these factors will continue to test the wisdom of the Kazakh government.