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Uzbekistan reforms
May 16, 2019
The European Union's (Not So) New Central Asia Strategy
By Catherine Putz
Two years in the making, the EU's new Central Asia strategy doesn't offer many new positions.
May 14, 2019
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.
May 13, 2019
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: A Tale of Blocking and Unblocking
By Catherine Putz
While Kazakhstan may have a more vibrant media space than Uzbekistan, the trends in each country are moving in opposite directions.
April 30, 2019
Uzbekistan Seeks Lifting of Cotton Boycott
By Catherine Putz
Tashkent continues to push for the move, touting recent progress.
April 29, 2019
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.
April 18, 2019
Uzbekistan: It's Time Look Beyond Repression or Radicalism
By Nozima Davletova
There are better responses than repression or radicalism to points of friction in Uzbek society.
April 11, 2019
The Re-emergence of Uzbekistan’s First Minister of Interior
By Umida Hashimova
Zokirjon Almatov, brought out of retirement, recently gave an interview in which he discussed Andijan, a sensitive topic.
April 03, 2019
Uzbekistan Making Progress to Phase Out Forced Cotton Labor, Report Says
By Catherine Putz
Forced labor remains a reality in Uzbekistan, but the ILO and others are encouraged by the government's progress.
March 30, 2019
Uzbekistan Makes Serious Cuts to the Prosecutor General's Office
By Umida Hashimova
Three departments will be abolished, their staff and duties shuffled into other parts of the government.
March 30, 2019
Mamarizo Nurmuratov: Uzbekistan’s Unsung Hero?
By Peter Simon
The implementation of serious aspects of Mirziyoyev’s economic reforms have fallen to the central bank governor.
March 26, 2019
Bruce Pannier on Change in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
In 1990, Bruce Pannier first went to Central Asia -- what was it like and what’s changed since then?
March 01, 2019
World Bank Optimistic About Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
Uzbek and World Bank officials are all humming the same tune: There's no going back from reforms. Is it that simple?