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Uzbekistan
At Astana Leaders’ Summit, Uzbekistan’s President Highlights Ambitions to Deepen Regional Integration
By Mirshohid Aslanov and Otabek Akromov
An optimal way of mitigating the challenges Central Asia faces, Mirziyoyev argued, is regional integration.
Central Asian Energy Ministers Hold ‘First’ Meeting
By Catherine Putz
Branded as the “first” gathering of the region’s energy ministers, the meeting resulted in a jint communique promising further cooperation in the energy sphere.
Central Asia Plus Japan Summit Aims to Pioneer Sustainability, Connectivity, and Human Development
By Alberto Frigerio
The Central Asia plus Japan Dialogue, launched in 2004 at the ministerial level, will take engagement to the top with a leaders’ summit on August 9.
The Narrative Power of Ismail Haniyeh’s Assassination for Central Asian Jihadists
By Uran Botobekov
With praise or condemnation, the Central Asian affiliates of both the Islamic State and al-Qaida are exploiting the recent assassination of a Hamas political leader for their own mercenary purposes.
How Can Central Asia Move Toward Security Integration?
By Sanat Kushkumbayev
Security cooperation strengthens regionalism in Central Asia, but may also revive old competition.
How Does Central Asia Cooperate With Iran to Access World Markets?
By Nargiza Umarova
In Iran, the countries of Central Asia – particularly Uzbekistan – see an opportunity to diversity trade routes.
Central Asians in the Crosshairs of Russia’s Ever-Evolving Migration Regime
By Catherine Putz
New bills speeding up the deportation process and insisting on military registration for new citizens are predicted to spark a “migration crisis” that will largely impact Central Asia.
Uzbekistan Sets October Date for Parliamentary Elections
By Catherine Putz
Uzbeks will cast ballots for the 150-member Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis under a new mixed electoral system.
The ‘Corridorizing’ of Asia: Cooperation, Competition, and Consequences
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
Intense competition, epitomized by competing “corridors,” is emerging in Asia and beyond between the U.S., China, and Russia.
Why Are Women Forbidden From Wearing Hijab In Uzbekistan’s Schools?
By Gulnoz Mamarasulova
As the next school year approaches, it seems some officials are trying to pressure teachers and students to uncover. It’s a violation of their rights.
What Explains the Declining Reputation of Higher Education in Uzbekistan?
By Niginakhon Saida
There are many factors, but ultimately a college diploma no longer guarantees employment and the youth of Uzbekistan are skeptical of its necessity.
The Risks of China’s Loans to Uzbekistan
By Anastasia Galimova, Yura Park, Ch.Sabyrbek, and Navruz Karimov
The China Development Bank alone has loaned $2.2 billion to Uzbekistan, but there is virtually no publicly available information on the lending terms.