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Uzbekistan’s Religious Figures React to Karakalpakstan Unrest

Uzbekistan’s Religious Figures React to Karakalpakstan Unrest

By Niginakhon bintu Saida
Given the increasingly prominent role of Islam in Uzbekistan's society, Muslim leaders felt it necessary to chime in on the recent protests.
The Trans-Afghan Railway Line: Back on Track?

The Trans-Afghan Railway Line: Back on Track?

By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
The Trans-Afghan railway project is gathering momentum as Uzbekistan seeks access to Pakistan's ports. But can the project overcome security, geographic, and financial hurdles?

What Happened at the Latest Central Asian Leaders’ Meeting?

What Happened at the Latest Central Asian Leaders’ Meeting?

By Aizada Nuriddenova
The world has changed profoundly since the last Central Asian Consultative Meeting, yet the new regional grouping carries on.

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway: Opportunities and Challenges for China

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway: Opportunities and Challenges for China

By Yunis Sharifli
While the hope is for the CKU route to begin construction in 2023, there remain significant challenges to realizing the railway.

Russia’s War Puts Central Asia’s Economies in a Difficult Position

Russia’s War Puts Central Asia’s Economies in a Difficult Position

By Catherine Putz
The states of Central Asia were, unsurprisingly, on a recent list of possible  “transshipment points” Russia and Belarus may use to evade sanctions.
Can the Taliban Actually Prevent Attacks Launched From Afghan Soil?

Can the Taliban Actually Prevent Attacks Launched From Afghan Soil?

By Catherine Putz
The Taliban promised, again, that Afghan soil would not be used to threaten the security of neighboring countries a day after five rockets landed in an Uzbek border town.

Unrest in Central Asia: The Trouble in Karakalpakstan

Unrest in Central Asia: The Trouble in Karakalpakstan

By Catherine Putz
Although protests this year in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan took place in different contexts, with different triggers, there are some similarities worth highlighting.
Karakalpak Protests Reflect the Shattered Promise of Mirziyoyev’s ‘New Uzbekistan’

Karakalpak Protests Reflect the Shattered Promise of Mirziyoyev’s ‘New Uzbekistan’

By Ildar Daminov
A proposal to downgrade the autonomous region to a province set off massive protests.

Uzbek Company Falls Afoul of Russia Sanctions 

Uzbek Company Falls Afoul of Russia Sanctions 

By Catherine Putz
In listing an Uzbekistan-based company, the U.S. State Department has a warning: “If you do business with sanctioned entities or individuals, you risk exposure to sanctions.”

Constitutional Changes Ahead for Uzbekistan

Constitutional Changes Ahead for Uzbekistan

By Catherine Putz
Mirziyoyev looks set to follow in his predecessor's footsteps, tinkering with the constitution to stay in power indefinitely.

A Cycle of Perpetual Violence for the Women of Uzbekistan

A Cycle of Perpetual Violence for the Women of Uzbekistan

By Niginakhon bintu Saida
Domestic violence has traditionally been viewed as a “family matter” in Uzbekistan, but the power dynamics are starting to change.
Central Asia’s Shadow Pandemic: Violence Against Women

Central Asia’s Shadow Pandemic: Violence Against Women

By Niginakhon Uralova and Svetlana Dzardanova
Restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 inadvertently sparked a rise in violence against women and girls in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

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