Uzbekistan politics – The Diplomat https://thediplomat.com The Diplomat is a current-affairs magazine for the Asia-Pacific, with news and analysis on politics, security, business, technology and life across the region. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:06:33 +0900 en-US What Will It Take to Finally Build a ‘New Uzbekistan’? https://thediplomat.com/2023/05/what-will-it-take-to-finally-build-a-new-uzbekistan/ https://thediplomat.com/2023/05/what-will-it-take-to-finally-build-a-new-uzbekistan/ Uzbek President Calls for Snap Elections https://thediplomat.com/2023/05/uzbek-president-calls-for-snap-elections/ https://thediplomat.com/2023/05/uzbek-president-calls-for-snap-elections/ As Expected, Uzbek Constitutional Referendum Approved https://thediplomat.com/2023/05/as-expected-uzbek-constitutional-referendum-approved/ https://thediplomat.com/2023/05/as-expected-uzbek-constitutional-referendum-approved/ Dismissal or Distraction? 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