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“With the relatively successful implementation of at least part of the necessary reforms, there is hope for the formation of more or less effective inclusive market institutions, for the creation of conditions for sustainable economic development, the formation of a “middle class” and civil society. The “middle class” and civil society will become a social support for further economic, legal and political reforms in the future,” mentioned Yuliy Yusupov, director of the Center for Assistance to Economic Development (Tashkent), in an article written specifically for the analytical platform CABAR.asia. (more…)
The hasty withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and the rise to power of the Taliban riveted the world’s attention to Central Asia. The world press is discussing the new balance of power of the leading powers in the region; and how climate change can exacerbate border conflicts.
“Despite the rather important steps to intensify discussions on gender issues and the creation of numerous structures, a strategic vision and a systematic approach have not yet been observed,” notes Nozima Davletova, a gender consultant and adjunct professor at Webster University in Tashkent, in her article, prepared specifically for analytical platform CABAR.asia. (more…)
In the foreign press lately, the Central Asian countries have been increasingly mentioned in the context of the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. However, in the region itself, no less important and interesting processes are taking place.
“SCO-led approach towards Afghanistan seems to present the only viable option for ensuring a relative degree of predictability and normalcy in Afghan state’s behavior regardless of which group emerges as the main power broker in the post-US Afghanistan”, – political analyst Nima Khorrami notes in an article, written specifically for the analytical platform CABAR.asia. (more…)
“Twists and turns of bilateral relations between Turkey and Uzbekistan have demonstrated that the normative factors associated with history and culture do not always predetermine the modality of their political relations,” – political scientist Farhod Tolipov (Uzbekistan) notes in an article written specifically for the analytical platform CABAR.asia. (more…)
“Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Russia is characterized by a steady rise and certain breakthroughs, and this is the main difference between the current stage of Uzbek-Russian relations. At the same time, relations are still concentrated at the bilateral level, and the refusal to join Russian-centric structures is the continuity of Uzbekistan’s foreign policy strategy”, Ildar Yakubov, an Uzbek expert, said in an article written specifically for the analytical platform CABAR.asia. in the field of international relations.
An expert from Afghanistan noted that the Taliban do not enjoy wide support among the Afghan population, and the legitimization of terrorists by big players only complicates the process of achieving peace and development in Afghanistan.
“Despite similarities, the content of the “5+1″ format differ from each other, which is derived from the competition within the geopolitical triangle Russia-China-US” – Farrukh Khakimov, head of department of Development Strategy Center (Uzbekistan) analyzes the dynamics of regional development in Central Asia. (more…)
“Establishing and strengthening cultural ties with ethnic Uzbeks abroad will allow to shape and coordinate the soft power of Uzbekistan abroad and in Central Asia,” Niginakhon Uralova notes in an article for CABAR.asia (more…)