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Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s Role in Afghan Reconciliation
By James Durso
Uzbekistan and the Central Asian states can offer Afghanistan a neighborly helping hand and the Taliban a clear understanding of their new responsibilities and obligations.
Uzbek Journalist Detained in Kyrgyzstan at Tashkent’s Request
By Catherine Putz
In 2018, Bobomurod Abdullaev walked out of jail in Uzbekistan after a surprising conclusion to a case levied against him by the state. New charges could mark a step backward.
Corruption and the Fruits of Kleptocracy: The Saga of the Karimova Sisters Continues
By Ian J. Lynch
For every international pariah like Gulnara Karimova, there are far more kleptocrats who remain free and able to indulge in the high life.
China Changes Diplomatic Styles in Central Asia Over COVID-19
By Umida Hashimova
Why is China rushing to comment on domestic COVID-19 developments in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan?
China Launches 5+1 Format Meetings With Central Asia
By Umida Hashimova
The format marks an expansion of China’s role in the region and a signal of its readiness to compete for influence.
Kristian Lasslett on Uzbekistan’s Cotton Clusters Conundrum
By Catherine Putz
Privatization of the cotton sector “is in itself no silver bullet solution” for the problems of corruption and forced labor.
Why It Matters That Uzbekistan’s President Endorsed Russia’s Referendum
By Umida Hashimova
Uzbek President Mirziyoyev endorsed constitutional changes in Russia that will likely keep Putin in power for years to come, with serious implications for Central Asia.
Uzbekistan Must Stay on the Path of Religious Freedom Reform
By Nadine Maenza and Nury Turkel
Tashkent has made progress on the path toward greater religious freedom, but must remain vigilant to protect the gains it has made and continue to actively push forward.
Central Asian States Take on ‘False Information’
By Catherine Putz
Laws put in place to support the fight against COVID-19 by targeting false information are easily abused to crack down on negative opinions and dissent.
A New Chapter in Uzbekistan’s Cotton Sector?
By Umida Niyazova
Despite progress in combating forced labor, Uzbekistan has yet to meaningfully engage in the civil society focused reforms necessary.
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Transport Corridor Stretches Further Into China
By Umida Hashimova
The transport corridor is in use and has great potential, but the middle section through Kyrgyzstan still transports cargo via trucks and not railcars.
Despite Observer Choice, Uzbek Officials Sell Benefits of Full Eurasian Economic Union Membership
By Umida Hashimova
Uzbekistan is joining the union as an an observer, but its officials have been promising the benefits of a full member.