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March 23, 2023

Afghan vector of modern foreign policy of Uzbekistan

Until 2016, the factor of Afghanistan in the framework of the foreign policy of Uzbekistan was considered mainly through the prism of ensuring national and regional security. However, after the launch of reforms by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the second half of 2016, the southern neighbor began to be increasingly perceived not as a source of challenges and threats, but as a sum of opportunities within the framework of the general trend towards economization of the country's fore

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March 13, 2023

Exclusive: China has become an important driver of progress on the planet - Uzbek expert A. Seitov

TASHKENT, March 2 (Xinhua) -- At present, China has become an important driver of progress on the planet. This was stated in an exclusive interview with Xinhua by the head of the laboratory of anthropology and conflictology of the Institute for Advanced International Studies of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy of Uzbekistan Azamat Seitov. According to him, China is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, which throughout the history of its d

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March 28, 2023

Meeting with the British delegation

On March 14, 2023, Deputy Director of the UWED Diplomatic Academy A. Khaydarov and Deputy Director of the Institute for Advanced International Studies(IAIS) A. Umarov met with a delegation led by the Head of the Network for Combating Terrorism and Extremism in Asia of the UK Department of Foreign Affairs and International Development K. Felton.

During the meeting, it was emphasized that Uzbekistan has sufficient potential to counter and prevent threats related to extremism and terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. Undoubtedly, it was noted that the situation in Afghanistan could lead to other negative situations, where the main driving force could be the opposing ideas of terrorist and extremist organizations in the country, and at the same time, attempts to Pashtunize the Taliban government in Afghanistan could further exacerbate the situation in the country, especially in its northern regions.

As a result of the meeting, an agreement was signed on the implementation of the project "Fighting Terrorism and Extremism in Central Asia", implemented by IAIS at the expense of British grant funds. As part of the project, the institute will prepare a number of analytical materials on this topic, as well as organize a regional round table.
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March 25, 2023

The Political Economy of Education in Central Asia: Research dissemination day

On the 15th of March 2023, in cooperation with the Institute for Advanced International Studies and the Central Asia hub of the Political Economy of Education Research Network (PEER Network) organized the research dissemination day “The Political Economy of Education in Central Asia: Insights from the field”.  The event was organized as a space for early-career researchers from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to present the findings of their small-scale research projects undertaken as part of the PEER Network’s Research and Practice Fellowships. The event started with the opening note from the Vice-Rector of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Gulnoza Ismailova, the PEER Network’s joint principal investigator Professor Kelsey Shanks (University of Ulster) and the Central Asia hub’s team Professor Naureen Durrani and Associate professor Hélène Thibault (Nazarbayev University). The event proceedings were carried out through four sessions during which fellows presented their small-scale research projects and answered emerging questions from researchers and practitioners. Exploring the challenges for education within the countries’ historical, social, political, and cultural contexts, researchers discussed the observed discourses in relation to religion, language, gender, inclusion and internationalization.  

PEER Network (https://peernetworkgcrf.org/) is a three-year initiative led by four universities: Ulster University (Northern Ireland), the University of Sussex (England), Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan) and the University of Cape Town (South Africa). The project is funded by the Global Challenge Research Fund via UK Research and Innovation.

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March 25, 2023

Prospects for the development of the energy sector of Uzbekistan were discussed

The University of World Economy and Diplomacy hosted a round table on the topic “Prospects for the development of the energy sector of Uzbekistan: challenges and opportunities.”

The event, organized by the Institute for Advanced International Studies, was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Energy, a solar panel manufacturers, supporters of traditional energy, lawyers, as well as experts from international organizations, students, researchers in this area, and the media.

The First Deputy Chairman of the Senate, Rector of the UWED Sodyq Safoev opened the round table with an opening speech.

As part of the discussion, current needs and opportunities in the energy sector, a plan for the transition to a “green” economy in Uzbekistan, including the specifics of developing projects for the introduction of renewable energy sources, the process of purchasing equipment, studying the impact of ongoing measures to develop alternative energy on the level of standards of living of the population on the one hand and the local ecosystem on the other.

Presentations were made by representatives of the law firm “Centil”, consulting and engineering company “Juru Energy”, solar panel supplier “Oftob Nur”, who are directly involved in renewable energy projects, as well as leading researchers from the Institute for Advanced International Studies.

At the meeting, the head of the Center for Energy Geopolitics Nodira Muhammadkulova noted the importance of informing the general public about the measures taken as part of the Strategy for the transition of Uzbekistan to a “green” economy for 2019-2030. A key role in this process is played by full information support of both the population and the private sector.