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Uzbekistan
Post-Pandemic Central Asia: Moving Beyond ‘Helicopter Money’
By Gregory Gleason
Social and economic upheaval at such a scale as experienced amid the COVID-19 pandemic unavoidably entails political effects.
Can Uzbekistan Put the Uzbek Language First?
By Umida Hashimova
Moscow made an unprecedented comment in defense of the Russian language in Uzbekistan.
Investigating Dam Collapse a Test for Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
How the Uzbek government handles the investigation of the dam collapse matters.
Technology and Policing a Pandemic in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Regional governments are retooling surveillance systems in their “smart” cities to fight the pandemic, heightening existing concerns of rights and privacy.
70,000 Evacuated After Breach in Uzbek Dam, Investigation Into Failure Launched
By Catherine Putz
On Friday, the wall of the three-year old Sardoba Reservoir gave way after a week of heavy rains.
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?
Have Press Freedoms Improved in Central Asia?
By Colleen Wood
What does a new global press freedom index really say about Central Asia?
US Religious Freedom Report Signals Improvements in Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
For the first time in 15 years, USCIRF has recommended Uzbekistan not be deemed a country of particular concerns when it comes to religious freedom violations.
Uzbekistan’s Changing Media Space
By Catherine Putz
An interview with Ikhtiyor Rakhman of Korrespondent.uz
Human Rights Beyond the Time of Coronavirus
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia has seldom been a haven of respect for human rights and the coronavirus pandemic opens new opportunities for abuse.
Uzbek MPs Voice Concerns About Potential Eurasian Economic Union Membership
By Umida Hashimova
Despite an earlier lack of debate or dissent, members of the Uzbek parliament have pushed back on the government’s plan for EAEU membership.
Beyond the Pledge: Is It Time to Lift the Boycott of Uzbek Cotton?
By Catherine Putz
Activists stress that there is a pathway beyond the pledge, but it's a long road to full reform of the Uzbek cotton sector.