Uzbekistan, long considered the center of Central Asia, is undergoing rapid and fundamental reforms affecting all areas of society, from economics and judicial matters to religious life and foreign affairs. This process is helping kindle a new spirit of regionalism in Central Asia, and provides new opportunities for Western governments and businesses.
K: Were you involved with the Women's Division? R: No. Even on the day of preparing for ... [A certain woman] was beaten, blood flowed from her, she was bruised ... The Women's Division takes a ... They liked to say “hooray, hooray!
Drawing from a wide range of Uzbek and Russian sources, James Critchlow analyzes significant developments leading up to Uzbekistan's declaration of sovereignty and examines the outlook for the republic's emergence...
Uzbekistan is a country of contradictions. Where legality meets torture and Islam meets a secular state, Uzbekistan is torn between its historical roots, Soviet rule, and modern consumerism. As a...
This book analyzes how Uzbekistan can boost sustainable economic growth to create more and better jobs.
Creating Enemies of the State: Religious Persecution in Uzbekistan
Alternately amusing and sobering, this is a gripping portrait of a fascinating place, and the debut of a singularly gifted young writer.
25 Aleksandr Pikalov, 'Uzbekistan between the Great Powers: A Balancing Act or a Multi-Vectoral Approach?', Central Asian Survey 33, ... 34 Frederick Starr, 'Change and Continuity in Uzbekistan, 1991–2016', in Uzbekistan's New Face, ed.
Islam is one of the world's three great monotheistic faiths, and today it is practiced by more than a fifth of the world's population. The region in which most Muslims...
The author analyzes the prospects for long-term stability in Uzbekistan, where an authoritarian system of rule has been firmly entrenched. Following an examination of political institutions and parties, she explores...
This book examines the development of Uzbekistan’s international relations since the collapse of the Soviet Union.