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U.S.-Uzbekistan relations
US Pledges $2 Million to Uzbekistan
By Umida Hashimova
The true nature of U.S. investment in Uzbekistan, and all of Central Asia, is broader than just direct financial assistance packages.
A New US Strategy for Central Asia: Continuity Under Better Conditions
By Catherine Putz
The new strategy revolves around a familiar “holy trinity” -- independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity -- while acknowledging the power of new regional dynamics.
Same Interests, New Climate: Assessing the US-Uzbekistan Relationship
By Catherine Putz
American interests in Uzbekistan have remained stable across administrations, but opportunities for cooperation have grown.
How the US Can Give Uzbekistan Options
By James Durso
America’s goal should be to ensure the Uzbeks have alternative options to dealing with Russia and China.
What an NGO's Return Says About Post-Karimov US-Uzbekistan Relations
By Catherine Putz
An education-focused, U.S.-based NGO has become the first such organization to be registered in Uzbekistan in over a decade.
Many Questions Remain After Uzbekistan Fines US Citizen Over Alleged IMU Links
By Catherine Putz
Unexpectedly, Uzbekistan levied only a small fine on a man the state says has links to the IMU.
Can Trump Bring Balance to US-Uzbekistan Relations?
By Catherine Putz
As Tashkent and Washington revive their strategic partnership, eyes are on reforms.
Uzbekistan: A Reforming Dictatorship Will Test US Foreign Policy
By Navbahor Imamova
There will be rough patches ahead in Uzbekistan’s reform mission, Washington must focus on the long game.
Will the US Ever Get a New Central Asia Policy?
By Catherine Putz
Probably not. American interests in the region remain fundamentally tied to interests outside the region.
In 2017, What Does CENTCOM Care About in Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
A new year, a new posture statement to parse.
To the Victor Go the Spoils? Uzbekistan’s New President and the Fate of $850 Million
By Catherine Putz
Shavkat Mirziyoyev is the new Uzbek president, but experts caution against celebrating surface-level reforms too soon.
What to Expect From US Central Asia Policy Under President Trump
By Casey Michel
More of the same policy of neglect, save for added mutual admiration of authoritarian tactics and kleptocratic expansion.