Bakhtiyor Mustafayev: Uzbekistan demonstrates commitment to a comprehensive and humanistic approach to deradicalization
On November 20-21, the 11th international scientific and practical conference of the Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (RATS SCO) was held in Tashkent. The conference was titled: "Preventing the Spread of Terrorism, Separatism, and Extremism: Eliminating Root Causes."
21.11.2025
ISRS participated in the Primakov Readings on the topic "Central Asia: Global Challenges for Regional Development"
On November 20, 2025, an off-site session of the Primakov Readings International Forum, entitled "Central Asia: Global Challenges for Regional Development," was held in Tashkent. This was the third meeting held outside the Russian Federation and the first time it was held in a Central Asian country.
21.11.2025
ISRS and the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan signed a memorandum on the establishment of an Uzbek-Turkmen expert council
On November 17 of this year, during the state visit of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Uzbekistan, in the presence of the heads of the two states, a Memorandum on the establishment of an Uzbek-Turkmen expert council was exchanged between the Institute for Strategic and...
17.11.2025
ISRS hosted a presentation of a research report on regional cooperation in Central Asia
On November 14, in the lead-up to the Seventh Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, the ISRS hosted a presentation of a research report entitled "Towards Prospects for the Development of Regional Cooperation in Central Asia."
15.11.2025
Dialogue Without Borders: How Central Asian Countries Are Strengthening Cooperation
“The future of our region is shaped by every state of Central Asia. A solid foundation and a guarantee of its sustainable development and prosperity lie in the readiness and sincere desire for cooperation, as well as in the shared responsibility of all Central Asian nations for their common future. Our main goal is to jointly turn Central Asia into a stable, economically developed, and prosperous region.” ...
14.11.2025
Afghanistan is a key link in the regional interconnectedness of Central and South Asia
This assessment was shared by the First Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS) Akramjon Nematov, speaking at the sixth meeting of the Margalla Dialogue 2025 on November 11-12 of this year in Islamabad (Pakistan).
14.11.2025
Akramjon Nematov: "Interregional connectivity is an important factor in stability and security in Central and South Asia."
On November 11-12 of this year, the sixth meeting of the Margalla Dialogue 2025, organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute, was held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
14.11.2025
The Interconnectedness of Central Asia and the South Caucasus Holds Great Promise
The international forum “Orbeli Forum: Building Peace and Multilateral Cooperation” was recently held in Yerevan, organized by the Information and Public Relations Center under the Prime Minister’s Office of Armenia and the Orbeli Analytical Research Center.
09.11.2025
The Future of Asia Discussed in Chengdu: Central Asia as a Model of Successful Transformation
On 5–6 November 2025, the annual Academic Conference of the Boao Forum for Asia was held in Chengdu, China.
09.11.2025
The Director of ISRS spoke at the Atlantic Council in Washington
The Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS) spoke at the Atlantic Council, one of the leading think tanks of the United States, in the US capital.
08.11.2025
The transformation of the SCO and the new security architecture in Eurasia were discussed in Moscow
On October 29-30, the international conference "Multilateral Cooperation in Eurasia: New Forms and Directions" was held in Moscow. It was organized by the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
31.10.2025
ISRS and UNDP discussed prospects for expanding cooperation
On October 30 this year, a meeting was held at the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS) between the Director of the Institute, Eldor Aripov, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Uzbekistan, Akiko Fuji.
30.10.2025
The strengthening of cooperation between Uzbekistan and Serbia is in the spotlight of the Turkish media
The leading Turkish publication The Asia Today published an article by Shakhnoza Kodirova, Head of Department at the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, entitled “Strengthening Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Serbia: Current Trends and Prospects.”
29.10.2025
ISRS and the Pakistani think tank SIA discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation
On October 27 of this year, a meeting was held at the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS) between the Institute's deputy director, Bakhtiyor Mustafayev, and representatives of the Pakistani think tank Socio-Economic Insight and Analytics (SIA) – director Nadeem ul-Haque and expert Durre Nayab.
27.10.2025
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan are strengthening expert dialogue
The Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS) hosted a meeting between ISRS Director Eldor Aripov and the Head of the Political Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan Abdul Hai Qanit and the representative of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tashkent, Hamidullah Marzee.
23.10.2025
Thomas Greminger Addressed Participants of the Fergana Peace Forum on Behalf of Geneva Peace Week
The address delivered by Thomas Greminger, President of the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform – the organizer of Geneva Peace Week – to the participants of the Fergana Peace Forum has generated wide public resonance among policymakers, expert communities, and the international audience.
21.10.2025
New Central Asia: Overcoming Barriers, Creating Corridors
ASTANA, October 16 – The Astana Forum of Think Tanks, titled "From Polarization to Partnership: Rebuilding Trust in the International System," recently concluded in Kazakhstan's capital. Organized by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (KazISS), the event brought together over 300 experts from over 20 countries.
20.10.2025
Akramjon Ne’matov: Central Asia – a “Model” for Neighborly Diplomacy
On 16 October, in Ferghana, under the auspices of the Ferghana Peace Forum and with the support of Kyrgyz partners, the “Yntymak Day” (Day of Unity) was held, symbolizing friendship and mutual understanding among the peoples of the valley.
19.10.2025