U.S. coercive pressure on Iran works against Uzbekistan’s regional interests and the stability of Afghanistan.

If Astana and Tashkent can tackle long-term obstacles to growth, there’s great potential in the region.

An exclusive interview with Uzbek Minister of Justice Ruslanbek Davletov

Uzbekistan’s transformation will fast-track the new Silk Road.

What does the future hold without the only leader Uzbekistan has ever known?

The Kyrgyz-Uzbek border has rarely been tranquil, but the latest escalation is significant.

Forced labor and financial opacity are the greatest sins of Uzbekistan’s cotton industry.

Stability triumphs over reform, as Karimov and Nazarbayev retain power in Central Asia.

Domestic and international dynamics suggest Karimov will again run for president, and win.

As U.S. interest in the region wanes, the prospects for Central Asia security are uncertain at best.

The killing of 24 Pakistani soldiers in a U.S. air attack has left the U.S. more dependent on Uzbekistan. But is Tashkent a reliable – or advisable – partner?

Despite his country’s woeful human rights record, the US military still indulges Uzbekistan’s president. Don’t expect a change soon.