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Uzbekistan
Uzbek and Kazakh Leaders Seek Greater Investment
By Umida Hashimova
Leaders of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan both order their officials to attract foreign investments.
Can a ‘Silk Visa’ Boost Tourism in Central Asia?
By Khamza Sharifzoda
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are expected to introduce a common visa, a boon to travelers in the region.
Citizens of 45 More Countries to Get Visa-Free Access to Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
As of February 1, tourists from 45 additional countries will be able to travel to Uzbekistan for 30 days without a visa.
6 Central Asians on Trial in Sweden for Terrorism Financing
By Catherine Putz
Three have additionally been charged with plotting an attack.
Uzbekistan Abolishes Exit Visa System
By Catherine Putz
With the move, the country has discarded one more vestige of the Soviet past.
To Russia or Turkey? A Central Asian Migrant Worker’s Big Choice
By Khamza Sharifzoda
As the appeal of the Russian labor market has decreased, Turkey has become a more attractive option.
Uzbek President Urges Legislative Reform
By Umida Hashimova
President Mirziyoyev wants the legislative branch to become the guardian of his reforms.
Can Uzbekistan Become a Model Secular, Muslim-Majority State?
By Catherine Putz
Uzbekistan's efforts to expand religious freedoms in the country have not gone unnoticed, but challenges remain.
What a US-Iran War Means for Afghanistan and Uzbekistan
By Nicholas Trickett
U.S. coercive pressure on Iran works against Uzbekistan’s regional interests and the stability of Afghanistan.
The Unattainable Uzbek Propiska
By Umida Hashimova
Cancellation of the propiska requirement in Uzbekistan has not materialized despite government promises.
Human Security Central in New Effort to Save the Aral Sea
By Colleen Wood
The United Nations has established a new Multi-Partner Trust Fund for the Aral Sea Region.
Tajikistan to Plug Back Into Central Asian Power Grid
By Catherine Putz
The ADB approved a $35 million grant to reconnect Tajikistan’s electricity system to the once-unified Central Asian power grid via Uzbekistan.