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Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan Makes Arrests After Deadly Bus Fire Killed 52 Uzbek Labor Migrants
By Catherine Putz
Uzbekistan, especially, needs to confront the underlying economic issues behind labor migration.
Uzbekistan Dismisses Long-Serving and Much-Feared Security Service Chief
By Catherine Putz
President Mirziyoyev’s dismissal of Rustam Inoyatov may be power consolidation, but it may also clear the way for reforms.
Central Asian States Step Up Afghan Diplomacy
By Catherine Putz
Led by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Central Asia is taking a more active role in engaging with Afghanistan.
Promise of Progress: Visas and Borders on the Uzbek-Tajik Agenda
By Catherine Putz
An agreement on visa-free travel up to a month between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan is in the works.
Uzbekistan’s President to Visit Tajikistan Soon
By Catherine Putz
While there's no date yet, the visit is expected in early 2018 and will mark a significant diplomatic step in the region.
Assessing Expectations: 2017 in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
How did my 2017 outlook measure up to reality?
President Mirziyoyev Takes Aim at Uzbek Security Services
By Catherine Putz
In his first end-of-the-year speech, the Uzbek president recounted his reform efforts and set new targets.
Kazakh Citizen Sentenced to 15 Years for Attempt to Join the Islamic State
By Catherine Putz
Akhror Saidakhmetov, a legal resident of the United States and a Kazakh citizen, was arrested back in 2015.
Attacks on Press Freedom Show Central Asia’s Authoritarian Side
By Paolo Sorbello
Media freedom continues to be a weak point in Central Asia.
Ghani and Mirziyoyev Meet, Renew Afghan-Uzbek Ties
By Catherine Putz
Connectivity was at the heart of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's visit to Uzbekistan this week.
A Death and a Question: What Does The Future Hold for Uzbekistan's Political Prisoners?
By Catherine Putz
Murod Juraev, 65, was released in 2015 after 21 years in prison. His death underscores the continued issue of political prisoners in Uzbekistan.
Can India ‘Connect' With Central Asia?
By Neha Dwivedi
India has yet to translate its aspirations in Central Asia into reality.