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Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Uzbekistan: Reforms Underway, but Democracy Still Out of Reach
By Justine Doody
With parliamentary elections slated for late 2019 or early 2020, will Uzbekistan remain in essence a one-party state?
Uzbek Activists Urge Caution in Returning Gulnara’s Ill-Gotten Gains
By Catherine Putz
As reports stir of pending asset returns, a group of activists urge international stakeholders to be cautious in how they proceed.
Uzbekistan Focused on Developing Trade with Afghanistan
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent’s intentions have swiftly moved toward actions when it comes to increasing trade cooperation with Afghanistan.
Can Return Migration Be a ‘Brain Gain’ for Uzbekistan?
By Sherzod Eraliev
Tashkent looks to expats to bring their expertise and experience back to Uzbekistan.
What are the Prospects for Reform in Uzbekistan?
By Colleen Wood
A panel of experts say that prospects for genuine reform in Uzbekistan look promising, but are not guaranteed.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: A Tale of Blocking and Unblocking
By Catherine Putz
While Kazakhstan may have a more vibrant media space than Uzbekistan, the trends in each country are moving in opposite directions.
Uzbek Presidential Daughter Takes First Work Trip
By Umida Hashimova
The Uzbekistan president’s daughter focused on youth issues in her first appearance as a public servant.
Uzbekistan: It's Time Look Beyond Repression or Radicalism
By Nozima Davletova
There are better responses than repression or radicalism to points of friction in Uzbek society.
The Re-emergence of Uzbekistan’s First Minister of Interior
By Umida Hashimova
Zokirjon Almatov, brought out of retirement, recently gave an interview in which he discussed Andijan, a sensitive topic.
Uzbekistan Makes Serious Cuts to the Prosecutor General's Office
By Umida Hashimova
Three departments will be abolished, their staff and duties shuffled into other parts of the government.
Mamarizo Nurmuratov: Uzbekistan’s Unsung Hero?
By Peter Simon
The implementation of serious aspects of Mirziyoyev’s economic reforms have fallen to the central bank governor.
Uzbekistan Widens Engagement Beyond the Usual Partners
By Catherine Putz
Judging from Mirziyoyev’s travel plans, Uzbekistan’s ambitions remain high and its circles of engagement are widening.