Tag: Uzbekistan
When the clarinet speaks Uzbek: bringing an overlooked classical repertoire to the world
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When irrigation becomes a nightly struggle for Uzbekistan’s women farmers
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Central Asia’s Forests Under Pressure
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From the Pamirs to the Aral Sea: Following the Amu Darya Through Central Asia
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A conscientious job
This workshop, located at the Yangiabad flea market in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is brimming with locks and keys. The Yangiabad bazaar, teeming with all manner of goods, is known… [...]
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More Women in Central Asian Politics – But Where Is the Power?
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From Bukhara to Queens: The Global Journey of the Bukharan Jews
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How Central Asia became home for the Koryo-Saram
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Beyond the Counter: Uzbekistan’s Public Service Reforms and the Hidden Infrastructure of the Digital State
For most citizens, the state is not first encountered through laws, strategies or official speeches. It is encountered in practical moments of need: registering a birth, obtaining a passport,… [...]
Minsk’s Eastern Bet: Why Central Asia Matters More Than Ever
As Uzbekistani President Shavkat Mirziyoyev prepares to travel to Minsk on 8-9 July, the visit is expected to produce another series of agreements on trade, industry… [...]
The Vocabulary of Reform: Why Central Asia Is Reimagining Its Political Traditions
From Kazakhstan’s Kurultai to Uzbekistan’s Mahalla, governments across Central Asia are increasingly framing political reform through institutions rooted in local history rather than imported political models. For much… [...]
Uzbek summer
In Tashkent, Uzbekistan, temperatures usually exceed thirty degrees in summer. A refreshing break is particularly welcome. The summery colours of the young girl’s outfit in the photograph complement… [...]