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Dynamic Repression Amid Uzbekistan’s Snap Presidential Election

Dynamic Repression Amid Uzbekistan’s Snap Presidential Election

By Alva Omarova
The state seems to aim for branding Uzbekistan as dynamic. Its approach to free speech is anything but.

A Third Term for Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev

A Third Term for Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev

By Catherine Putz
With 87 percent of the votes in a campaign devoid of genuine competition, the Uzbek president has cemented himself in power much like his predecessor.
Uzbekistan’s Election Highlights Lost Hopes for Reform

Uzbekistan’s Election Highlights Lost Hopes for Reform

By Hugh Williamson
There have been some areas of progress on human rights under Mirziyoyev but the country’s international partners should recognize that these gains have now halted and gone into reverse.

Uzbek Authorities Deny Registration to New Political Party With Presidential Ambitions

Uzbek Authorities Deny Registration to New Political Party With Presidential Ambitions

By Catherine Putz
Khidirnazar Allaqulov’s first attempt to register his Haqiqat va Taraqqiyot (Truth and Development) Social Democratic Party has been refused by state authorities amid a pressure campaign.

Uzbekistan: Opposition Erk Party Wants in on October Presidential Election

Uzbekistan: Opposition Erk Party Wants in on October Presidential Election

By Catherine Putz
The last time an Uzbek president faced a serious challenger was in 1991. Erk hasn’t been allowed to front a candidate since.

Uzbekistan Moves Elections to October

Uzbekistan Moves Elections to October

By Catherine Putz
The country's elections -- previously held in late December -- will now be held in October.

Bickering Emerges on Uzbekistan’s Political Scene

Bickering Emerges on Uzbekistan’s Political Scene

By Umida Hashimova
Parliamentary elections set for December 22 will take place under a new atmosphere, but small campaign feuds aren’t yet touching main issues.
Election Whitewashing, Uzbekistan Edition

Election Whitewashing, Uzbekistan Edition

By Casey Michel
A smattering of Western actors found their way to Uzbekistan to offer paeans to Tashkent’s political system.

To the Victor Go the Spoils? Uzbekistan’s New President and the Fate of $850 Million

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 Uzbekistan's Presidential Election

What to Expect from Uzbekistan's Presidential Election

By Catherine Putz
More of the same, but with a new face.

Uzbek Foreign Minister in Washington for Consultations

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.
No Surprises in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

No Surprises in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

By Paolo Sorbello and Daniyar Kosnazarov
Stability triumphs over reform, as Karimov and Nazarbayev retain power in Central Asia.

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