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Uzbekistan and Afghanistan: A New Era of Limited Recognition
By Islomkhon Gafarov, Hamza Boltaev, and Bobur Mingyasharov
Uzbekistan’s current Afghanistan policy appears to be inching toward greater practical cooperation with its “circumstantial” partner, the Taliban government.
20 Years Since Andijan, Remembering Past Abuses in Uzbekistan
By Mihra Rittmann
Addressing the lack of accountability for past human rights abuses, including the 2005 Andijan massacre, has not been high on the current government’s agenda.
When Development Finance Does More Harm than Good: The Case of Indorama Agro in Uzbekistan
By Lynn Schweisfurth, Caitlin Daniel, and Nina Lesikhina
In January 2025, Indorama Agro abruptly prepaid its loans and walked away from its contractual obligation to implement the EBRD’s E&S standards in Uzbekistan.
PACE Issues Declaration on Afghan Women in Central Asia
By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe recently signed a declaration noting the dire situation of Afghan women and girls, some of whom are in Central Asia receiving education.
Russian Raids Target Central Asians in Cafes, Bathhouses
By Catherine Putz
Central Asian governments have been meek in the face of Moscow's repeated targeting of the region’s citizens.
Inside Uzbekistan’s Private University Boom
By Bakhrom Mirakilov and Niginakhon Saida
Can private universities in Uzbekistan truly solve the growing demand for higher education, or will they become profit driven diploma-mills?
Saudi Arabia Suspends E-Visas for Citizens of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
By Kulobiddin Norov
While likely temporary, the suspension is the latest example of visa restrictions faced by the citizens of the Central Asian country.
Uzbekistan’s Struggle to Regulate Privately Organized Muslim Pilgrimage Tours Continues
By Niginakhon Saida
Amid growing reports of fraud, poor service, and legal cases involving thousands of stranded pilgrims, Tashkent continues to introduce new regulatory measures.
Central Asia Opens Diplomatic Rift With Turkiye Over Cyprus
By Paolo Sorbello
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan signed U.N. resolutions deeming Northern Cyprus “occupied.”
Trans-Afghan Railway: Will Uzbekistan Develop the Kandahar Route?
By Nargiza Umarov
The route through Kandahar can lead to both Pakistan and Iran, an attractive prospect for Tashkent.
Why Uzbekistan Continues to Push for Engaging With Afghanistan
By Niginakhon Saida
Tashkent sees stability in Afghanistan as essential for the security and stability of the broader Central and South Asian region.
EU-Central Asia Summit Offers a New Model of Mutually Beneficial Partnership
By Eldor Aripov
At the Samarkand Summit, Central Asia articulated its priorities with cohesion and strategic clarity and Europe made clear its interest in translating these ideas into practical steps.
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