Shavkat Mirziyoyev

President Mirziyoyev continues to undermine the SNB, while observers wonder if he's serious about human rights reforms.

Uzbekistan is preparing coupons for up to $300 million to reap the benefits of the investors' widespread hunger for high yields.

Bobomurod Abdullaev, a journalist, was detained in September 2017 by Uzbekistan's secret police.

Some of the best weapons against extremism may be as simple as a good job and a regular talk with the imam.

Citizens of 39 countries promised simplified visa procedures and 7 countries granted visa-free travel to Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan, especially, needs to confront the underlying economic issues behind labor migration.

President Mirziyoyev’s dismissal of Rustam Inoyatov may be power consolidation, but it may also clear the way for reforms.

Led by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Central Asia is taking a more active role in engaging with Afghanistan.

While there's no date yet, the visit is expected in early 2018 and will mark a significant diplomatic step in the region.

In his first end-of-the-year speech, the Uzbek president recounted his reform efforts and set new targets.

Connectivity was at the heart of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's visit to Uzbekistan this week.

Murod Juraev, 65, was released in 2015 after 21 years in prison. His death underscores the continued issue of political prisoners in Uzbekistan.