Institute for Advanced International Studies

🇺🇿 Jahon iqtisodiyoti va diplomatiya universiteti huzuridagi Istiqbolli xalqaro tadqiqotlar instituti jamoasi O‘zbekiston Respublikasi Mustaqilligining 35 yilligi munosabati bilan barcha yurtdoshlarimizni samimiy muborakbod etadi. Mustaqillik yillari mamlakatimiz taraqqiyoti, milliy davlatchilik asoslarini mustahkamlash, xalq farovonligini yuksaltirish hamda O‘zbekistonning xalqaro maydondagi nufuzini izchil oshirish yo‘lida muhim tarixiy bosqich bo‘ldi. Bugungi kunda amalga oshirilayotgan keng ko‘lamli islohotlar, ochiq va pragmatik tashqi siyosat, mintaqaviy hamkorlikni mustahkamlash hamda xalqaro sheriklikni rivojlantirishga qaratilgan sa’y-harakatlar mamlakatimizning barqaror taraqqiyotiga xizmat qilmoqda. Ushbu qutlug‘ bayram munosabati bilan barchangizga mustahkam sog‘liq, oilaviy farovonlik, Vatanimiz ravnaqi va xalqimiz osoyishtaligi yo‘lida olib borayotgan faoliyatingizda ulkan muvaffaqiyatlar tilaymiz. Yurtimizning tinchligi, farovonligi va taraqqiyoti bardavom bo‘lsin! 〰️〰️〰️ 🇺🇿 The team of the Institute for Advanced International Studies at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy sincerely congratulates all our compatriots on the 35th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The years of independence have been a crucial historical stage in the development of our country, strengthening the foundations of national statehood, enhancing the well-being of the people, and steadily raising Uzbekistan’s prestige in the international arena. The large-scale reforms being implemented today, an open and pragmatic foreign policy, and efforts aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and developing international partnerships are all serving the sustainable development of our nation. On this auspicious holiday, we wish you all strong health, family prosperity, and great success in your endeavors for the progress of our Motherland and the peace of our people. May the peace, prosperity, and development of our country be everlasting!

#MediaAppearance 🇦🇿 In an interview with AZERTAC, Khayotjon Ibragimov discusses Azerbaijan’s growing strategic role in strengthening Central Asia’s connectivity through the Middle Corridor. 📌 He highlights the need for deeper coordination on transport, digitalisation, tariffs and infrastructure, while also assessing how a broader C6+1 format could support regional trade, energy cooperation and security. 🔗Read 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#PolicyBrief 📊 A brief by Muhammad Khujanazarov, published by ISDP, explores why Uzbekistan’s first international equity listing matters far beyond the US$604 million raised. The article argues that the UzNIF debut on the London Stock Exchange could help embed economic reforms, strengthen transparency, and deepen Uzbekistan’s integration into global capital markets. 🔗Read 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#News 📌 SDSN Uzbekistan, the National Network of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, has officially been launched, co-hosted by UWED and IMRS. 🤝 Bringing together academia, think tanks, government and development partners, the Network will promote research, policy dialogue and collaborative solutions to advance the Sustainable Development Goals in Uzbekistan. 🔎More 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#PolicyBrief #IAISPolicyCompass 💭 Aziza Mukhammedova and Bositkhon Islamov examine Kazakhstan’s evolving policy toward Afghanistan, from expanding trade and transport cooperation to engagement in mining, education, technology, and security. 🇰🇿 The authors assess Astana’s strategy of deepening practical ties without formally recognizing the Taliban government, as well as the opportunities and constraints shaping Kazakhstan’s longer-term role in Afghanistan. 🔗 Read 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#PolicyBrief 📌 A new brief by Nargiza Umarova, published by CACI Analyst, examines why Central Asia needs a more coordinated regional approach to transport connectivity. The article argues that a unified strategy for international corridors could help reduce competition, strengthen intra-regional links, and enhance Central Asia’s role in Eurasian trade and logistics. 🔗 Read 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#IAISPolicyCompass #PolicyBrief 📌 Sabina Gulyamova examines the relationship between climate change and migration in Karakalpakstan. The study explores how environmental pressures, economic conditions, labour migration and remittances shape population mobility and household livelihoods. 💭 It also highlights the wider links between migration, climate adaptation, water security and sustainable development in the Aral Sea basin. 🔗 Read 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#News 🇦🇿 IAIS held a working meeting with representatives of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center to discuss prospects for future cooperation. 🤝 The parties explored opportunities to strengthen institutional ties and expand academic and expert exchanges. 🔎 More 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#PolicyBrief 🇰🇷 A new article by Botirjon Muhammadibrokhimov, co-authored with intern Aziza Saginbaeva, has been published by the Seoul Institute of Global Affairs. 📌 The article highlights new opportunities for Uzbekistan and other Central Asian states to attract Korean investment, deepen technological cooperation and strengthen their role in South Korea’s long-term industrial planning. The upcoming Korea–Central Asia Summit in 2026 is identified as a key test for the future of this partnership. 🔗 Read 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#News 🤝 On 9 July, IAIS hosted a working meeting with representatives of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences. 📌 The parties explored academic mobility, researcher exchanges, joint publications and international conferences. The meeting concluded with an agreement to prepare a foundation for long-term institutional cooperation. 🔎 More 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#News 🇨🇳 From 28 June to 3 July, Madinakhon Alimova paid a working visit to Qingdao, China, to participate in international events on scientific, technological, innovation and educational cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. 🤝 Meetings with Chinese universities, research institutions and the World Center for Sinology explored opportunities for joint projects, fellowships, internships and academic exchanges. 🔗Read 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#News 🤝 Prof. Gavkhar Sultanova, Head of the Center for Economic Diplomacy, participated in the WTO Chairs Programme 2026 Annual Conference, held in Geneva from 1 to 3 July. 📌 The conference focused on WTO reform, digital trade, sustainable development and strengthening cooperation between academia, experts and international organisations. 🔎More 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#IAISPolicyCompass #PolicyBrief 💭 In a new commentary, Roksana Izzatova examines the growing rift between the United States and Europe through the conflict between Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni. 📌 She argues that the dispute reflects a broader transformation of the transatlantic alliance, creating new opportunities for Russia and China while requiring Central Asian states to pursue a more balanced multi-vector foreign policy. 🔗Read 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#IAISCommentaryCollection #Commentary 🇱🇧 In a new commentary, Bositkhon Islamov, UWED undergraduate and Research Assistant at IAIS, examines how the conflict in Lebanon is shaping the Iran–US negotiations. 💭 He argues that Tehran’s attempt to link regional security, sanctions relief and its nuclear programme strengthens its bargaining position, but also gives developments beyond its direct control the power to derail the talks. 🔗Read 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#IAISCommentaryCollection #Commentary 💰 In a new commentary, Botirjon Mukhammadibrokhimov and Zulkhayo Nishanova examine the risks of a “remittance curse” in Central Asia. 📌 The authors argue that excessive dependence on labour migrant remittances may weaken incentives for structural and institutional reforms, and call for these financial flows to be redirected towards productive investment, job creation and sustainable economic modernisation. 🔗 Read 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#IAISCommentaryCollection #Commentary 🇬🇪 Uzbekistan is strengthening its access to the Black Sea by linking the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway with the Middle Corridor and Georgia’s ports, advancing new trade routes towards Türkiye and Europe. 🤝 The partnership also aims to raise bilateral trade from $270 million to $1 billion. 🔗Read 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#News 🇵🇰 Hamza Boltaev, Senior Research Fellow at IAIS, participated in the CRSS roundtable “Pak–Afghan Relations: What Next?” held in Islamabad. 📌 The discussion focused on security challenges, trade, regional connectivity and pragmatic policy options for stabilising relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan. 🔎More 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#MediaAppearance 🇹🇯 В интервью агентству «Анадолу» Наргиза Умарова проанализировала транспортные инициативы Таджикистана и их значение для формирования новых маршрутов между Китаем, Европой и Южной Азией. 📌 Эксперт подчеркнула, что развитие таких коридоров может усилить транзитную роль Центральной Азии, однако их эффективность будет зависеть от инфраструктурной модернизации, цифровизации логистики и согласованности действий стран-участниц. 🔗 Читайте 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#News 🗣 On June 26 UWED hosted the Tashkent Dialogue on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone, organised by IAIS at UWED in partnership with ISRS and the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at Middlebury Institute as part of the 10th Monterey Summer Symposium. 💭 The dialogue focused on strengthening nonproliferation, managing nuclear and radiological risks, and ensuring safety amid the region’s growing engagement with peaceful nuclear energy. 🔎 More 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)

#IAISPolicyCompass #PolicyBrief 🚄 Средний коридор вступает в новый этап развития, где ключевым фактором конкурентоспособности становится не только инфраструктура, но и цифровая координация, данные и искусственный интеллект. 📌 В статье Миржахона Файзуллаева рассматривается, как Узбекистан и Казахстан могут стать важными архитекторами цифровой трансформации Транскаспийского маршрута, формируя более предсказуемую, эффективную и технологически независимую логистическую систему для Центральной Азии. 🔗 Читайте 🌐iais.uz | 🔵Facebook | 🚀Telegram | 🎬YouTube | 📷Instagram | 🎰LinkedIn | 🐤X (Twitter)