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Uzbekistan politics
Uzbek Parliament Approves EAEU Observer Status
By Umida Hashimova
The parliament of Uzbekistan approved observer status to the EAEU. Could it be just a deferment on membership?
Reform in Uzbekistan: An Interview with Farkhod Tolipov
By Catherine Putz
With Uzbek politics in the news, an Uzbek political analyst reflects on the evolution of the countrys’ political and party systems.
Final Tally on Uzbekistan’s New Parliament: A 2014 Repeat?
By Catherine Putz
By the numbers, Uzbekistan's new parliament is very much like the previous one.
After a Smooth Election, Real Challenges Still Ahead for Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
Some voters in Tashkent have high hopes while others are more cynical that the flashy election will result in a new kind of politics.
Uzbekistan Gears Up For Parliamentary Elections Like Never Before
By Catherine Putz
The polls, without any opposition or independent candidates, won't be completely free and fair. But they are a step forward.
Uzbekistan’s Parties Take the Stage to Debate
By Umida Hashimova
Heading toward parliamentary elections, Uzbekistan holds first debate among five running parties.
Charting Progress in Mirziyoyev’s Uzbekistan
By Steve Swerdlow
Three years of frenzied reform activity have certainly made a difference, but much work remains to be done.
Uzbek Activists Urge Caution in Returning Gulnara’s Ill-Gotten Gains
By Catherine Putz
As reports stir of pending asset returns, a group of activists urge international stakeholders to be cautious in how they proceed.
What are the Prospects for Reform in Uzbekistan?
By Colleen Wood
A panel of experts say that prospects for genuine reform in Uzbekistan look promising, but are not guaranteed.
Uzbek Presidential Daughter Takes First Work Trip
By Umida Hashimova
The Uzbekistan president’s daughter focused on youth issues in her first appearance as a public servant.
Why Do We Watch the Shuffling of Officials in Central Asia So Closely?
By Catherine Putz
In one day, out the next -- what does the shuffling of officials in Central Asia really tell us?
Uzbekistan’s 2019 Strategy: Foreign Investments a Key Focus
By Umida Hashimova
Execution of the strategy agenda in full is unlikely, but it nevertheless gives a sense of government priorities for 2019.