Intersecting Policies: Exploring the Domestic Foundations of Uzbekistan’s Changing Stance on China

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Intersecting Policies: Exploring the Domestic Foundations of Uzbekistan’s Changing Stance on China

This research paper examines the evolution of Uzbekistan’s policy towards China, focusing on the interplay between domestic and foreign policies

By Temur Umarov

Published on Dec 15, 2023

OSCE Academy in Bishkek

About the Author

Temur Umarov

Fellow, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

Temur Umarov is an expert on China and Central Asia, and a fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center.

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Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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