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Nargiza Umarova

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Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Are Forming a Transport and Transit Tandem

Tashkent’s transport strategy places great importance on cooperation with Turkmenistan, which has high transit potential due to its convenient...

18.11.2025 3

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Nargiza Umarova

Why Uzbekistan Seeks to Establish a West-South Transport Axis

Uzbekistan’s involvement in servicing transport and transit flows to Europe is minimal, presenting ample opportunities for development.

18.06.2025 3

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Nargiza Umarova

Why Is Iran Strengthening Its Ties With Central Asia?

Its extensive road and railway network, coupled with major ports in the Indian Ocean, gives Iran an important advantage in cooperation with the...

30.05.2025 20

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Nargiza Umarova

Trump’s ‘Maximum Pressure’ on Iran Complicates Central Asian Export Routes

Changing U.S. policies present both risks and opportunities for countries like Uzbekistan, which have looked to Iran to connect them to global markets...

01.03.2025 20

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Nargiza Umarova

How Tajikistan and Uzbekistan Are Resolving Transport Connectivity Issues

Despite the potential for a conflict of interests on the transport and transit track, it is still beneficial for Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to...

16.10.2024 3

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Nargiza Umarova

Uzbekistan’s Approach to Afghanistan in the Context of Strengthening Regional Security

Given the implications for security and stability, Central Asian countries must develop a common, coordinated approach to Afghanistan. Uzbekistan...

12.09.2024 2

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Nargiza Umarova