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May 22, 2023
Karakalpakstan’s Sovereignty in Mirziyoyev’s Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
Karakalpakstan has a constitutional right to secede from Uzbekistan via referendum, but calling for such a vote results in immense pressure and often prison terms.
May 19, 2023
This Week in Asia: May 19, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
May 19, 2023
In Xi’an, China’s Xi Calls for a ‘Shared Future’ With Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The summit produced the clearest iteration of Chinese interests in and commitments to Central Asia to date, but there's no "new blueprint" for relations.
May 18, 2023
Lineup Set for Snap Uzbek Presidential Election
By Catherine Putz
Five parties have nominated four candidates, but only one has any chance at 'winning' Uzbekistan's July 9 snap presidential election.
May 12, 2023
This Week in Asia: May 12, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
May 10, 2023
Central Asian Presidents Join Putin for May 9 Victory Day Parade
By Catherine Putz
It is difficult to disentangle the political choices made by Central Asian leaders to attend Moscow’s parade this year from the ongoing war in Ukraine.
May 09, 2023
Uzbekistan-Russia Energy Relations: A Tale of 2 Problems
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
Despite Russia upping the ante on the gas trade, Uzbekistan still has some cards that it can play.
May 09, 2023
Upcoming China-Central Asia Summit to Offer a ‘New Blueprint’ for Relations
By Catherine Putz
Xi has prepared an "important speech" and the six leaders are expected to jointly sign an "important political document.”
May 08, 2023
Uzbek President Calls for Snap Elections
By Catherine Putz
In the wake of the constitutional referendum extending the presidential term from five to seven years, Mirziyoyev called for a new presidential election.
May 05, 2023
This Week in Asia: May 5, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
May 04, 2023
Meet the Women Who Pushed Uzbekistan to Criminalize Domestic Violence
By Niginakhon Saida
These are the women, among many others, who advocated and pushed for Uzbekistan to finally criminalize domestic violence.
May 03, 2023
Uzbekistan’s President Mirziyoyev Visits Germany
By Catherine Putz
Tashkent's readouts of the president's meetings in Berlin highlight the quest for "multifaceted" cooperation.
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