Strategic partnership agreements signed by Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan mark a turning point for Central Asia. As the region moves towards greater cooperation after years of "atrophied" relations, it will do so on its own good time. Courtesy of the Jamestown Foundation.
Shavkat Mirziyaev became interim president after the death of Islam Karimov, father of the nation. He will remain in office at least until next December’s election, in which he is the odds-on favourite to win. Expert writes a profile for the Jamestown Foundation that helps to understand the direction Uzbekistan might take after waiting for so long for reforms.
Tashkent is far from the hub of Central Asia trade. The Chinese government is putting pressure on Kyrgyzstan for a transnational railway project. Moscow closely watches over regional transport region and Iran favours projects in Uzbekistan to reach China. Turkmenistan is a potential competitor and "regional leader in transportation linkages" in the region.
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