What defines Uzbekistan’s approach to international politics, and how does it navigate relationships with major powers like Russia, China, and the United States?

This week on The Trialogue, we speak with Akram Umarov, First Vice Rector at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy and Deputy Director of the Institute for Advanced International Studies in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Our discussion covers Uzbekistan’s political landscape, its attitude toward the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and its diplomatic ties with key global players.

We explore:

With a unique geopolitical position and a history of balancing external influences, Uzbekistan offers valuable insight into the evolving power dynamics of Central Asia.