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Eurasian Economic Union
Uzbekistan Joins Online Eurasian Economic Union Meeting as an Observer
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent's observer status does not earn it any of the benefits President Shavkat Mirziyoyev heralded in his remarks, but full membership appears to be the goal.
Will Tajikistan Ever Join the Eurasian Economic Union?
By Umida Hashimova
If Uzbekistan enters the EAEU, Tajikistan will have little choice but to follow.
Despite Observer Choice, Uzbek Officials Sell Benefits of Full Eurasian Economic Union Membership
By Umida Hashimova
Uzbekistan is joining the union as an an observer, but its officials have been promising the benefits of a full member.
At Eurasian Economic Union E-Summit, Tokayev Finds His Voice
By Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Kazakh President Tokayev pushed back on Moscow’s timelines for the EAEU’s 2025 development strategy.
Uzbek Parliament Approves EAEU Observer Status
By Umida Hashimova
The parliament of Uzbekistan approved observer status to the EAEU. Could it be just a deferment on membership?
Uzbek MPs Voice Concerns About Potential Eurasian Economic Union Membership
By Umida Hashimova
Despite an earlier lack of debate or dissent, members of the Uzbek parliament have pushed back on the government’s plan for EAEU membership.
Uzbekistan Appears to Settle on Observing the Eurasian Economic Union
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent has lined up its rationale and settled on a narrative for cooperation with the EAEU.
Uzbekistan Will ‘Cooperate’ with Eurasian Economic Union
By Umida Hashimova
In a state of the union address, Uzbek President said the country would engage in “cooperation” with the EAEU.
Russia’s Strategy in Central Asia: Inviting India to Balance China
By Yuan Jiang
Russia’s invitation for India to link up with Eurasian Economic Union recalls the SCO expansion saga.
20 Years of Russia’s Institutionalism in Eurasia
By Janko Šćepanović
What is Russia trying to accomplish with the CSTO, SCO, and EAEU?
US and Russia Watching Closely Uzbekistan’s Economic Choices
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent is reopening its negotiations to join the WTO and considering Eurasian Economic Union membership. Russia and the West are watching.
Not So Fast: Will Uzbekistan Join the Eurasian Economic Union?
By Umida Hashimova
In Russian framing, the Uzbek decision to join the EAEU has already been made. But Tashkent is still exploring its options.