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Deep Dive: Uzbekistan and the Future of Eurasia

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast

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The Challenges of Uzbekistan's Role in Greater Eurasia

There's no model for how this is supposed to work for Central Asian states. Uzbekistan, long-viewed internationally as one of the most repressive countries, is now experimenting with reforms that if successful could offer a blueprint for meaningful political and economic structural change in neighboring nations. The government's willingness to endure criticism will need to be matched by a responsiveness to the people's needs. By going through these growing pains, other Central Asian countries will be able to learn from Uzbekistan's mistakes and capitalize on its successes.

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