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Uzbekistan
Marking a Year After Protests in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Freedom of the press, a devastating landslide, meeting a manaschi, and a special bonus; weekend reads.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the Hope of Regionalism
By Catherine Putz
Astana and Tashkent are at the heart of regionalism's potential in Central Asia
Will the US Ever Get a New Central Asia Policy?
By Catherine Putz
Probably not. American interests in the region remain fundamentally tied to interests outside the region.
Central Asian Echoes in Non-Democratic Politics
By Casey Michel
Xavier Marquez’s analysis of authoritarianism doesn’t focus on Central Asia, but implications for the region are clear.
Why Uzbekistan’s Shifts on Water Politics Matter
By Casey Michel
Recent statements from Uzbek officials drop previous vitriol in favor of diplomatic neighborliness.
After Cancellations and Delays, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Reopen Air Link
By Catherine Putz
On Tuesday, the first direct commercial flight between the neighboring countries in 25 years landed in Dushanbe.
St. Petersburg and Stockholm Attacks Put Uzbeks in the News
By Catherine Putz
Two men carried out two attacks, both were Uzbek -- does that matter?
Uzbek President Mirziyoyev Makes State Visit to Russia
By Catherine Putz
Mirziyoyev and Putin signed investments deals worth $12 billion and trade contracts worth $3.8 billion.
Nations in Transit: Populism and Broken Promises
By Catherine Putz
The annual report again catalogs the decline of democracy across the former Soviet Union.
New Report Shines a Light on the Global Shadow of Uzbekistani Surveillance
By Catherine Putz
“If we call our relatives, friends and families, everything will be heard, we know that."
Dealing With Central Asia's Poisonous Nuclear Legacy
By Catherine Putz
Soviet-era uranium mining and waste facilities spread across Central Asia remain a serious public and environmental risk.
Good News for Central Asia in UN Human Development Index
By Casey Michel
Despite many challenges, it seems some measure of progress is being made across Central Asia.