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Leila Nazgul Seiitbek

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Central Asians Persecuted at Home, Unwelcome in the EU

European governments present themselves as global defenders of human rights. Yet for many dissidents fleeing repression in Central Asia, Europe has...

03.02.2026 6

The Diplomat

Leila Nazgul Seiitbek

Repeating Past Mistakes? The EU’s ‘Change Through Trade’ Approach to Uzbekistan

Russia serves as a sobering reminder for the EU as it deepens relations with Uzbekistan: economic interests should never override core values.

22.10.2025 4

The Diplomat

Leila Nazgul Seiitbek