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Uzbekistan reforms
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?
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?
The National Guard of Uzbekistan: Rising Profile, Lingering Problems
By Umida Hashimova
The National Guard may be at a new high, but a recent scandal suggests it is far from an exemplar domestic security force.
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.
A Reliable Partnership: German-Uzbek Relations in the Spotlight
By Catherine Putz
German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev that Germany wants to be "Uzbekistan's reliable partner."
The Missing Piece in Uzbekistan’s Reform Puzzle
By James Reston
The fight for LGBT rights in Uzbekistan is especially important now.
Can a ‘Silk Visa’ Boost Tourism in Central Asia?
By Khamza Sharifzoda
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are expected to introduce a common visa, a boon to travelers in the region.
Citizens of 45 More Countries to Get Visa-Free Access to Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
As of February 1, tourists from 45 additional countries will be able to travel to Uzbekistan for 30 days without a visa.
Uzbekistan Abolishes Exit Visa System
By Catherine Putz
With the move, the country has discarded one more vestige of the Soviet past.
Uzbek President Urges Legislative Reform
By Umida Hashimova
President Mirziyoyev wants the legislative branch to become the guardian of his reforms.
Can Uzbekistan Become a Model Secular, Muslim-Majority State?
By Catherine Putz
Uzbekistan's efforts to expand religious freedoms in the country have not gone unnoticed, but challenges remain.
The Unattainable Uzbek Propiska
By Umida Hashimova
Cancellation of the propiska requirement in Uzbekistan has not materialized despite government promises.