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U.S.-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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.