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Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Joins the Turkic Council
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent joins a regional organization for the first time in 13 years.
Unclear Boundaries in a Changing Uzbekistan
By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska
In Uzbekistan, a growing gap between the rhetoric of change and continued police discomfort with activism.
Uzbekistan’s Impending Water Crisis
By Aziz Egamov
Relations are good between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, but a grave water crisis still looms.
China Opens Education Opportunities for Uzbekistan’s Youth
By Umida Hashimova
The knowledge-hungry youth of Uzbekistan are ready to take up education in China.
New Faces, Old Patterns in Uzbekistan’s Foreign Policy
By Aleksey Asiryan
Uzbekistan’s change of foreign policy course has its roots in a 2012 concept that recognized changing regional dynamics.
Uzbekistan: Reforms Underway, but Democracy Still Out of Reach
By Justine Doody
With parliamentary elections slated for late 2019 or early 2020, will Uzbekistan remain in essence a one-party state?
Uzbekistan to Close Notorious Prison Colony, the 'House of Torture'
By Catherine Putz
Jaslyk is Uzbekistan's most notorious prison. On August 2, President Mirziyoyev ordered its closure.
Water and Railways Discussed By Kyrgyz and Uzbek Prime Ministers
By Catherine Putz
It may lack big headlines, but the normal continuance of diplomacy between neighbors is important in Central Asia.
Uzbek Activists Urge Caution in Returning Gulnara’s Ill-Gotten Gains
By Catherine Putz
As reports stir of pending asset returns, a group of activists urge international stakeholders to be cautious in how they proceed.
Uzbekistan Focused on Developing Trade with Afghanistan
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent’s intentions have swiftly moved toward actions when it comes to increasing trade cooperation with Afghanistan.
Sebastien Peyrouse on the EU's New Central Asia Strategy
By Catherine Putz
What are Europe’s main interests in Central Asia and how does the EU plan to pursue them?
A New Era for Press Freedom in a Changing Uzbekistan?
By Umida Hashimova
Uzbekistan’s media was reborn following the new administration and its transformation is still ongoing.