The new strategy reflects a more accurate understanding of the region and of the EU’s comparative advantages.

China’s massive investment in Uzbekistan’s digital infrastructure has long-term implications.

With new initiatives and new infrastructure, trade plays a dominant role in bilateral relations between Tashkent and Kabul.

Eyes on India and Pakistan, expected silence on Xinjiang camps, and another summit in the books.

If trends hold, Moscow may have to compete with Nur-Sultan in attracting Central Asian migrants in the future.

Despite progress, forced labor remains a reality in Uzbekistan.

Tashkent looks to expats to bring their expertise and experience back to Uzbekistan.

The country’s new private schools must be allowed to innovate.

Uzbekistan’s updated National Guard has increased its cooperation with foreign partners, especially China.

When getting into university is based mostly on an entrance exam, high school doesn't really matter -- only exam prep does.

Issues of trade, transport, investment, tourism, and security topped the agenda at the 7th Central Asia + Japan dialogue.

As Uzbekistan makes progress on ending forced labor, Tashkent is open about the remaining challenges.

Two years in the making, the EU's new Central Asia strategy doesn't offer many new positions.

As Uzbekistan opens to the world, its many important religious sites can form the base of a tourism boom.

While Kazakhstan may have a more vibrant media space than Uzbekistan, the trends in each country are moving in opposite directions.

Tashkent continues to push for the move, touting recent progress.