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Shavkat Mirziyoyev
The National Guard of Uzbekistan: Rising Profile, Lingering Problems
By Umida Hashimova
The National Guard may be at a new high, but a recent scandal suggests it is far from an exemplar domestic security force.
Trains, Planes, and Automobiles: Central Asia Is Reconnecting With Itself
By Austen Dowell
Mapping newly created, resurrected, and proposed transport routes across Central Asia provides insight into regional connectivity drives.
Why Do We Watch the Shuffling of Officials in Central Asia So Closely?
By Catherine Putz
In one day, out the next -- what does the shuffling of officials in Central Asia really tell us?
Uzbek Foreign Minister on Reforms: ‘There Is No Way Back‘
By Umida Hashimova
The foreign minister was clear that Uzbekistan’s ongoing reforms are irreversible.
Uzbekistan’s 2019 Strategy: Foreign Investments a Key Focus
By Umida Hashimova
Execution of the strategy agenda in full is unlikely, but it nevertheless gives a sense of government priorities for 2019.
A Reliable Partnership: German-Uzbek Relations in the Spotlight
By Catherine Putz
German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev that Germany wants to be "Uzbekistan's reliable partner."
The Missing Piece in Uzbekistan’s Reform Puzzle
By James Reston
The fight for LGBT rights in Uzbekistan is especially important now.
Uzbek and Kazakh Leaders Seek Greater Investment
By Umida Hashimova
Leaders of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan both order their officials to attract foreign investments.
Citizens of 45 More Countries to Get Visa-Free Access to Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
As of February 1, tourists from 45 additional countries will be able to travel to Uzbekistan for 30 days without a visa.
Uzbekistan Abolishes Exit Visa System
By Catherine Putz
With the move, the country has discarded one more vestige of the Soviet past.
Uzbek President Urges Legislative Reform
By Umida Hashimova
President Mirziyoyev wants the legislative branch to become the guardian of his reforms.
Can Uzbekistan Become a Model Secular, Muslim-Majority State?
By Catherine Putz
Uzbekistan's efforts to expand religious freedoms in the country have not gone unnoticed, but challenges remain.