U.S.-Uzbekistan relations

The U.S. and Uzbekistan aim to transition toward a “Strategic Partnership Dialogue” in 2021.

The new trilateral fits into existing efforts to increase regional cooperation and integrate Afghanistan’s into Central Asian thinking.

Central Asia will generally welcome -- and want -- U.S. attention, but will want a degree of circumspection.

The true nature of U.S. investment in Uzbekistan, and all of Central Asia, is broader than just direct financial assistance packages.

The new strategy revolves around a familiar “holy trinity” -- independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity -- while acknowledging the power of new regional dynamics.

American interests in Uzbekistan have remained stable across administrations, but opportunities for cooperation have grown.

America’s goal should be to ensure the Uzbeks have alternative options to dealing with Russia and China.

An education-focused, U.S.-based NGO has become the first such organization to be registered in Uzbekistan in over a decade.

Unexpectedly, Uzbekistan levied only a small fine on a man the state says has links to the IMU.

As Tashkent and Washington revive their strategic partnership, eyes are on reforms.

There will be rough patches ahead in Uzbekistan’s reform mission, Washington must focus on the long game.