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Umida Hashimova

Umida Hashimova

Umida Hashimova works as an analyst at the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA), where she concentrates on U.S. national security issues. Umida is a scholar on Central Asia’s current affairs and regularly publishes on the topic.

Umida Hashimova works as an analyst at the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA), a federally funded research and development organization in Arlington, Virginia, on U.S. national security issues. She has many years of experience in research and project management on the Eurasia region. Umida is a scholar on Central Asia’s current affairs and a frequent contributor to the The Diplomat and Jamestown Foundation’s Eurasia Daily. In her native Uzbekistan, Umida worked for United Nations agencies on economic, illicit drugs, and crime issues. Umida holds Master in Public Policy concentrating on International Economics from the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University and Master of Arts in Human Rights Law from the University of Essex. Umida’s thesis was on labor migration from Uzbekistan, and she conducted field research on the topic in Russia and Uzbekistan. The Russian and Uzbek languages are Umida’s native languages.

Posts by Umida Hashimova
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August 26, 2019

China Opens Education Opportunities for Uzbekistan’s Youth

By Umida Hashimova
The knowledge-hungry youth of Uzbekistan are ready to take up education in China.
July 29, 2019

Uzbekistan Focused on Developing Trade with Afghanistan

By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent’s intentions have swiftly moved toward actions when it comes to increasing trade cooperation with Afghanistan.

July 08, 2019

A New Era for Press Freedom in a Changing Uzbekistan?

By Umida Hashimova
Uzbekistan’s media was reborn following the new administration and its transformation is still ongoing.

June 28, 2019

China Dominates Digital Infrastructure in Uzbekistan

By Umida Hashimova
China’s massive investment in Uzbekistan’s digital infrastructure has long-term implications.

June 24, 2019

How Trade Shapes Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Relations

By Umida Hashimova
With new initiatives and new infrastructure, trade plays a dominant role in bilateral relations between Tashkent and Kabul.
May 28, 2019

Uzbekistan Leans on China for Public Security Cooperation

By Umida Hashimova
Uzbekistan’s updated National Guard has increased its cooperation with foreign partners, especially China.

April 29, 2019

Uzbek Presidential Daughter Takes First Work Trip

By Umida Hashimova
The Uzbekistan president’s daughter focused on youth issues in her first appearance as a public servant.
April 11, 2019

The Re-emergence of Uzbekistan’s First Minister of Interior

By Umida Hashimova
Zokirjon Almatov, brought out of retirement, recently gave an interview in which he discussed Andijan, a sensitive topic.

March 30, 2019

Uzbekistan Makes Serious Cuts to the Prosecutor General's Office

By Umida Hashimova
Three departments will be abolished, their staff and duties shuffled into other parts of the government.

March 11, 2019

What is Uzbekistan’s Role in the Afghan Peace Process?

By Umida Hashimova
As Tashkent’s officials move between Doha and Kabul, Uzbekistan is carving a quiet role for itself in the peace process.

February 22, 2019

The National Guard of Uzbekistan: Rising Profile, Lingering Problems

By Umida Hashimova
The National Guard may be at a new high, but a recent scandal suggests it is far from an exemplar domestic security force.
February 13, 2019

Uzbek Foreign Minister on Reforms: ‘There Is No Way Back‘

By Umida Hashimova
The foreign minister was clear that Uzbekistan’s ongoing reforms are irreversible.

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