The article is devoted to analyzing the historiography of historical and political fundamental works dedicated to studying the foreign policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan during the years of independence. The authors in this direction of work are conventionally classified into several groups, depending on the essence and content. At the same time, an attempt was made to systematize them from the point of view of chronology. The authors took a comprehensive approach to examine the works of historians, political scientists, and diplomats, focusing not on identifying differences but on finding interrelationships. Based on the analysis, it is indicated that the Republic of Kazakhstan represents an active subject of international relations, making a significant contribution to strengthening regional and global security. The authors found that researchers who studied the history of Kazakhstan's foreign policy, in their abstract conclusions, relied on theoretical and methodological approaches proposed by ex-President of Kazakhstan N.A. Nazarbayev and current President of Kazakhstan K.K. Tokayev. The generally accepted assessment is that N.A. Nazarbayev was the founder of Kazakhstan's foreign policy, a key actor who has determined its priority areas over the past 30 years.