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Rustam Azimov
![Cutting Out the Kingmaker: Mirziyoyev at a Crossroads Cutting Out the Kingmaker: Mirziyoyev at a Crossroads](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-mirziyoyev-at-kremlin.jpg)
Cutting Out the Kingmaker: Mirziyoyev at a Crossroads
By Tim Geschwindt
Reform and regime consolidation in Uzbekistan share much of the same path, what comes next is key.
![Uzbekistan Dismisses Long-Serving and Much-Feared Security Service Chief Uzbekistan Dismisses Long-Serving and Much-Feared Security Service Chief](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-02_14-37-05.jpg)
Uzbekistan Dismisses Long-Serving and Much-Feared Security Service Chief
By Catherine Putz
President Mirziyoyev’s dismissal of Rustam Inoyatov may be power consolidation, but it may also clear the way for reforms.
![Reform or Regime Consolidation? Azimov Dismissed From Deputy Prime Minister Post Reform or Regime Consolidation? Azimov Dismissed From Deputy Prime Minister Post](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-mirziyoyev-podium.jpg)
Reform or Regime Consolidation? Azimov Dismissed From Deputy Prime Minister Post
By Catherine Putz
Rustam Azimov, once floated as a possible successor to Islam Karimov, seems to have been sidelined for good.
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