Opinions
The expert discusses the information sovereignty of the countries of the region, the search and imposition of external enemies and recipes for strengthening their independence. (more…)
The analytical platform CABAR.asia presents the material on human rights in Kyrgyzstan by its partner, The Foreign Policy Centre (FPC Think Tank)
In a world still consumed by the pandemic, the classic role of the press remains as essential – and as under attack – as ever. (more…)
Despite the head of state’s supposed backing of courageous journalism, harassment continues apace. (more…)
As 2020 draws to a close, at IWPR we are grappling with a global challenge that in its way is even more grave than coronavirus. (more…)
Navruz Karimov, a participant of the third CABAR.asia School of Analytics, shares his experience on the knowledge gained and talks about the trainers, participants, and the training program.
A participant of the third CABAR.asia School of Analytics Kunduz Kydyrova shares her experience about the knowledge gained and talks about three learning facts.
The socio-political situation in Uzbekistan has been tense in recent years but now in many areas a crisis may be unfolding in the wake of the pandemic. As the economic tensions are reflected in the published figures, it can be seen that the country’s external debt and levels of poverty are growing and an atmosphere of social control is on the rise.
As an independent state, Uzbekistan appeared on the world map in 1991. The country launched reforms that were supposed to create a base for running a market economy. In 1996, however the course of the economy was radically shifted towards intensification of state intervention in the economy and the implementation of an import substitution policy.
Scorched earth: media in Uzbekistan between 2005 and 2016
Under the rule of President Islam Karimov (1991-2016), the media in Uzbekistan experienced significant pressure. The total domination of the media environment by censorship and threats to journalists meant there was no freedom of expression in the media at all.