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

East Asia China Central Asia Uzbekistan

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