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As Expected, Uzbek Constitutional Referendum Approved
May 01, 2023

As Expected, Uzbek Constitutional Referendum Approved

By Catherine Putz
With Karimovesque numbers and a lack of open debate or opposition, Mirziyoyev's constitution was approved in Uzbekistan.

Swiss Agree to Return $131 Million to Uzbekistan Via UN Trust Fund
August 17, 2022

Swiss Agree to Return $131 Million to Uzbekistan Via UN Trust Fund

By Catherine Putz
Swiss and Uzbek officials agreed to the restitution of assets seized from Gulnara Karimova to Uzbekistan via a U.N.-managed trust fund. 
Constitutional Changes Ahead for Uzbekistan
June 28, 2022

Constitutional Changes Ahead for Uzbekistan

By Catherine Putz
Mirziyoyev looks set to follow in his predecessor's footsteps, tinkering with the constitution to stay in power indefinitely.

The Old Ways Are Still Alive in New Uzbekistan
November 09, 2021

The Old Ways Are Still Alive in New Uzbekistan

By Catherine Putz
In entering a new term by suggesting constitutional reform, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is following in the path of his dictatorial predecessor.

Swiss-Uzbek Agreement a Step Toward Returning Many Millions to Uzbekistan
September 16, 2020

Swiss-Uzbek Agreement a Step Toward Returning Many Millions to Uzbekistan

By Catherine Putz
Can the Uzbek government ensure that those who participated in Gulnara Karimova’s corruption do not benefit from it once more?

Another 13 Years on Corruption Charges for Gulnara Karimova
March 18, 2020

Another 13 Years on Corruption Charges for Gulnara Karimova

By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, negotiations go on between the Swiss and Uzbek governments over millions in frozen assets.

All Gulnara’s Things: Karimov’s Daughter Again on Trial
January 14, 2020

All Gulnara’s Things: Karimov’s Daughter Again on Trial

By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, Uzbek officials are reportedly searching Karimova’s Swiss mansion for stolen treasures.
New Faces, Old Patterns in Uzbekistan’s Foreign Policy
August 21, 2019

New Faces, Old Patterns in Uzbekistan’s Foreign Policy

By Aleksey Asiryan
Uzbekistan’s change of foreign policy course has its roots in a 2012 concept that recognized changing regional dynamics.

Uzbekistan: Reforms Underway, but Democracy Still Out of Reach
August 07, 2019

Uzbekistan: Reforms Underway, but Democracy Still Out of Reach

By Justine Doody
With parliamentary elections slated for late 2019 or early 2020, will Uzbekistan remain in essence a one-party state?

Uzbek Activists Urge Caution in Returning Gulnara’s Ill-Gotten Gains
July 30, 2019

Uzbek Activists Urge Caution in Returning Gulnara’s Ill-Gotten Gains

By Catherine Putz
As reports stir of pending asset returns, a group of activists urge international stakeholders to be cautious in how they proceed.

Uzbek Foreign Minister on Reforms: ‘There Is No Way Back‘
February 13, 2019

Uzbek Foreign Minister on Reforms: ‘There Is No Way Back‘

By Umida Hashimova
The foreign minister was clear that Uzbekistan’s ongoing reforms are irreversible.
US Commerce Secretary Praises Uzbekistan's Progress
October 26, 2018

US Commerce Secretary Praises Uzbekistan's Progress

By Catherine Putz
Secretary Wilbur Ross praised Uzbekistan's “democratic reforms,” but what he really meant was economic reforms.

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