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Uzbekistan
Uzbek Authorities Say Gulnara in Custody, Facing Additional Charges
By Catherine Putz
The statement by Uzbek authorities is a few years late but another sign of progress.
World Bank and ILO Whitewash One of the World’s Most Brutal Regimes
By Kristian Lasslett
The ILO’s fieldwork was undertaken hand-in-glove with Uzbek state minders, undermining its veracity.
Uzbekistan’s Changing Rogun Tone
By Catherine Putz
Without Karimov's bombast about Rogun, Tashkent is better positioned to earnestly engage on an issue of vital importance.
The Next Chapter in Uzbekistan’s Opening
By Catherine Putz
Human Rights Watch and the BBC’s Uzbek service are getting access to the country again.
Forced Labor Continues in World Bank Project Areas in Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
In a new report, Human Rights Watch says the World Bank's Uzbekistan projects are tainted with forced labor.
Energy in Central Asia: Who Has What?
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and a breakdown of their energy resources.
India and Pakistan Join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization At Last. So What?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What are the costs and benefits of having India and Pakistan in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?
UN Chief Embarks on Central Asia Tour
By Catherine Putz
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is making the full five-state tour.
Reform or Regime Consolidation? Azimov Dismissed From Deputy Prime Minister Post
By Catherine Putz
Rustam Azimov, once floated as a possible successor to Islam Karimov, seems to have been sidelined for good.
SCO Set to Expand, Adding India and Pakistan
By Casey Michel
Does it matter that two new flags will rise in Beijing?
Kazakhstan Considers Revoking Terrorists’ Citizenship
By Catherine Putz
If passed, a range of crimes, from joining a terrorist group to separatism, could be grounds to lose citizenship.
Will Uzbekistan Join TAPI?
By Casey Michel
During his second visit to Turkmenistan, Uzbek President Mirziyoyev agreed to join the pipeline project.