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UZBEKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MIRZIYOYEV: STRUGGLE TO SUSTAIN AUTONOMY

Volume: 9 Number: 1 June 10, 2022
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UZBEKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MIRZIYOYEV: STRUGGLE TO SUSTAIN AUTONOMY

Abstract

This study explores Uzbekistan’s foreign policy during the presidency of Shavkat Mirziyoyev by focusing on its relations with the leading powers such as Russia, the United States (U.S.), China as well as the Central Asian Republics, and Turkey. The article argues that Uzbekistan, during the Mirziyoyev era continues to adhere to the multi-vectoral line in foreign policy whose main principles have been determined by the former President Islam Karimov. Yet, Mirziyoyev has also left his imprint on Uzbekistan’s foreign policy by reengaging with the Central Asian Republics through augmentation of diplomatic exchanges, organization of multilateral gatherings, resolution of border disagreements and resumption of transportation links. He also restored ties with Turkey, a significant regional power that presented new opportunities for Uzbekistan especially in the economic realm. The article also claims that the progressive decline of the U.S. impact in Central Asia in the wake of military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 and the growing apprehension in the region buttressed by the rapid Taliban takeover of Afghanistan may help Russia and China to play more dominant roles in Uzbekistan in security and economic domains which might undermine its endeavour to sustain autonomy in foreign policy.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

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Publication Date

June 10, 2022

Submission Date

March 13, 2022

Acceptance Date

May 7, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 9 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.16985/mtad.1087202

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA66AH53WA

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APA
Kelkitli, F. A. (2022). UZBEKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MIRZIYOYEV: STRUGGLE TO SUSTAIN AUTONOMY. Marmara Türkiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi, 9(1), 25-43. https://doi.org/10.16985/mtad.1087202
AMA
1.Kelkitli FA. UZBEKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MIRZIYOYEV: STRUGGLE TO SUSTAIN AUTONOMY. MUJOT. 2022;9(1):25-43. doi:10.16985/mtad.1087202
Chicago
Kelkitli, Fatma Aslı. 2022. “UZBEKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MIRZIYOYEV: STRUGGLE TO SUSTAIN AUTONOMY”. Marmara Türkiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi 9 (1): 25-43. https://doi.org/10.16985/mtad.1087202.
EndNote
Kelkitli FA (June 1, 2022) UZBEKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MIRZIYOYEV: STRUGGLE TO SUSTAIN AUTONOMY. Marmara Türkiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi 9 1 25–43.
IEEE
[1]F. A. Kelkitli, “UZBEKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MIRZIYOYEV: STRUGGLE TO SUSTAIN AUTONOMY”, MUJOT, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 25–43, June 2022, doi: 10.16985/mtad.1087202.
ISNAD
Kelkitli, Fatma Aslı. “UZBEKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MIRZIYOYEV: STRUGGLE TO SUSTAIN AUTONOMY”. Marmara Türkiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi 9/1 (June 1, 2022): 25-43. https://doi.org/10.16985/mtad.1087202.
JAMA
1.Kelkitli FA. UZBEKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MIRZIYOYEV: STRUGGLE TO SUSTAIN AUTONOMY. MUJOT. 2022;9:25–43.
MLA
Kelkitli, Fatma Aslı. “UZBEKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MIRZIYOYEV: STRUGGLE TO SUSTAIN AUTONOMY”. Marmara Türkiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 9, no. 1, June 2022, pp. 25-43, doi:10.16985/mtad.1087202.
Vancouver
1.Fatma Aslı Kelkitli. UZBEKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MIRZIYOYEV: STRUGGLE TO SUSTAIN AUTONOMY. MUJOT. 2022 Jun. 1;9(1):25-43. doi:10.16985/mtad.1087202

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