Uzbekistan

  • Jul 10, 2019
  • 7 min read

Central Asia drives Syria repatriations to reduce risk

The governments of four Central Asian states are actively bringing home nationals who lived under Islamic State rule

Central Asia
  • May 13, 2019
  • 2 min read

Uzbekistan acts on promise of media-friendlier climate

Uzbekistan is reopening access to foreign news and human rights websites without quite admitting it blocked them

Uzbekistan
  • Apr 30, 2019
  • 7 min read

Uzbek privatisations will underpin reform ambitions

A new decree sets a roadmap for privatisations in Uzbekistan's heavily state-controlled economy

Uzbekistan
  • Mar 6, 2019
  • 2 min read

Uzbek politics still a harsh game despite reforms

As the former president's daughter goes back to jail, a Russia-based oligarch is making his mark

Uzbekistan
  • Feb 15, 2019
  • 2 min read

Managing secret police is a challenge for Uzbek leader

After just one year in office, the head of the State Security Service is reportedly in custody

Uzbekistan
  • Feb 5, 2019
  • 2 min read

Russia will remain Central Asia's security guarantor

The foreign minister is likely to be discussing Afghan spillover risks as he tours three Central Asian states

Central Asia
  • Jan 18, 2019
  • 7 min read

Islamic State's Central Asian growth stalled for now

Reports of an Islamic State plot foiled in Kazakhstan highlight the challenges facing Central Asian governments

Central Asia
  • Nov 27, 2018
  • 7 min read

Prospects for Central Asia in 2019

The friendlier atmosphere among regional states is fostering energy cooperation and should boost trade

Central Asia