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Can Trump Bring Balance to US-Uzbekistan Relations?
May 17, 2018

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
May 16, 2018

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?
May 03, 2017

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?
March 11, 2017

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
December 06, 2016

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
November 14, 2016

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.

Uzbekistan's Succession Question Is Russia’s Strategic Opportunity
September 04, 2016

Uzbekistan's Succession Question Is Russia’s Strategic Opportunity

By Dmitriy Nurullayev
Whoever succeeds Islam Karimov is likely to bring Uzbekistan closer to Russia, at the expense of the U.S.
5 Central Asian Foreign Ministers Convene in Washington
August 03, 2016

5 Central Asian Foreign Ministers Convene in Washington

By Catherine Putz
The C5+1 is Washington's latest attempt at making diplomatic progress, of any kind, in Central Asia.

The Unsurprising Doldrums of US-Central Asia Trade
August 03, 2016

The Unsurprising Doldrums of US-Central Asia Trade

By Casey Michel
Washington's trade with Central Asia experienced a drastic drop in 2015 and recovery prospects look dim.

What Happens During Turkmen Military Drills?
April 02, 2016

What Happens During Turkmen Military Drills?

By Catherine Putz
Also, the plight of Tajik afgantsy, US-Uzbek relations and fighting stereotypes in Kazakhstan. Recommended reads.

Uzbek Foreign Minister in Washington for Consultations
January 21, 2016

Uzbek Foreign Minister in Washington for Consultations

By Catherine Putz
There’s plenty to discuss, such as the 5 year coverup of the death of a political prisoner.
Fences and Offenses: Kerry in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
November 02, 2015

Fences and Offenses: Kerry in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

By Catherine Putz
The U.S. is mending fences in Kyrgyzstan and avoiding offenses in Uzbekistan.

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