Taking Stock: One Year After Uzbekistan Pledges Reforms

Central Asia-Caucasus Institute at AFPC

The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, alongside of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, and IREX are hosting a panel discussion to mark the first anniversary of the new era of cooperation between Washington and Tashkent. One year after Uzbek President Mirziyoyev’s historic May 2018 visit to the United States, a panel of experts will discuss what changes are underway in the strategic Central Asia nation. Topics of discussion include U.S.-Uzbek cooperation, new international activities, and reformation in the economic and media sectors of the country.
Featuring:
His Excellency Javlon Vakhabov, Uzbek Ambassador to the United States
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Lisa Curtis, Deputy Assistant to the President and National Security Council Senior Director for South and Central Asia
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Dr. Frederick Starr, Chairman, Central Asia -Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program
Navbahor Imamova, Journalist, VOA Uzbek Service
Moderator: Alicia Phillips Mandaville IREX Vice President for Global Programs