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Shavkat Mirziyoyev
High Hopes for Mending Tajikistan-Uzbekistan Relations Ahead of State Visit
By Catherine Putz
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is set to visit Tajikistan March 9-10.
Uzbek Secret Police Reportedly Kicked off Imprisoned Journalist’s Case
By Bradley Jardine
President Mirziyoyev continues to undermine the SNB, while observers wonder if he's serious about human rights reforms.
Uzbekistan Pushes for Bond Debut Before Privatization
By Paolo Sorbello
Uzbekistan is preparing coupons for up to $300 million to reap the benefits of the investors' widespread hunger for high yields.
Journalist's Detention a Test Case for Uzbek Regime on Human Rights
By Catherine Putz
Bobomurod Abdullaev, a journalist, was detained in September 2017 by Uzbekistan's secret police.
Deradicalization in Uzbekistan: It's About the Economy
By James D. Durso
Some of the best weapons against extremism may be as simple as a good job and a regular talk with the imam.
Uzbekistan Loosens Visa Controls, Again
By Catherine Putz
Citizens of 39 countries promised simplified visa procedures and 7 countries granted visa-free travel to Uzbekistan.
Kazakhstan Makes Arrests After Deadly Bus Fire Killed 52 Uzbek Labor Migrants
By Catherine Putz
Uzbekistan, especially, needs to confront the underlying economic issues behind labor migration.
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.
Central Asian States Step Up Afghan Diplomacy
By Catherine Putz
Led by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Central Asia is taking a more active role in engaging with Afghanistan.
Uzbekistan’s President to Visit Tajikistan Soon
By Catherine Putz
While there's no date yet, the visit is expected in early 2018 and will mark a significant diplomatic step in the region.
President Mirziyoyev Takes Aim at Uzbek Security Services
By Catherine Putz
In his first end-of-the-year speech, the Uzbek president recounted his reform efforts and set new targets.
Ghani and Mirziyoyev Meet, Renew Afghan-Uzbek Ties
By Catherine Putz
Connectivity was at the heart of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's visit to Uzbekistan this week.