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Uzbekistan
The European Union's (Not So) New Central Asia Strategy
By Catherine Putz
Two years in the making, the EU's new Central Asia strategy doesn't offer many new positions.
Islamic Tourism Has Great Potential in Uzbekistan
By Surayyo Usmanova
As Uzbekistan opens to the world, its many important religious sites can form the base of a tourism boom.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: A Tale of Blocking and Unblocking
By Catherine Putz
While Kazakhstan may have a more vibrant media space than Uzbekistan, the trends in each country are moving in opposite directions.
Uzbekistan Seeks Lifting of Cotton Boycott
By Catherine Putz
Tashkent continues to push for the move, touting recent progress.
Uzbek Presidential Daughter Takes First Work Trip
By Umida Hashimova
The Uzbekistan president’s daughter focused on youth issues in her first appearance as a public servant.
Can Social Media Change Governance in Central Asia?
By Colleen Wood
Improved digital infrastructure and pushes for reform are changing how Central Asian politicians and bureaucrats govern.
South Korean President Moon Travels Across Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Moon took the long way home from the United States, spending eight days visiting Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Uzbekistan: It's Time Look Beyond Repression or Radicalism
By Nozima Davletova
There are better responses than repression or radicalism to points of friction in Uzbek society.
The Re-emergence of Uzbekistan’s First Minister of Interior
By Umida Hashimova
Zokirjon Almatov, brought out of retirement, recently gave an interview in which he discussed Andijan, a sensitive topic.
Uzbekistan Making Progress to Phase Out Forced Cotton Labor, Report Says
By Catherine Putz
Forced labor remains a reality in Uzbekistan, but the ILO and others are encouraged by the government's progress.
Uzbekistan Offers Samarkand as a Venue for Afghan Peace Talks
By Catherine Putz
The U.S.-led efforts to broker peace get top billing, but Uzbek efforts are worth watching closely.
Uzbekistan Makes Serious Cuts to the Prosecutor General's Office
By Umida Hashimova
Three departments will be abolished, their staff and duties shuffled into other parts of the government.