Uzbekistan's transformation : strategies and perspectives

Zusammenfassung: The presidential transition in Uzbekistan represents a novel development in the post-Soviet space. Regime insider Shavkat Mirziyoyev has succeeded in initiating change without provoking destabilisation. His reform programme aims to liberalise the economy and society while leaving the political system largely untouched. Implementation is centrally controlled and managed, in line with the country’s long history of state planning. Uzbeks accept painful adjust­ments in the expectation of a rising standard of living. And the economic reforms are rapidly creating incontrovertible facts on the ground. Uzbekistan has also made significant moves towards political liberalisation, but remains an authoritarian state whose institutional framework and presidential system are not up for discussion. Rather than democrati­sation, the outcome of the transformation is more likely to be "enlightened authoritarianism" backed by an alliance of old and new elites. Nevertheless, there are good reasons for Germany and Europe to support the reforms. Priority should be placed on the areas most relevant for fostering an open society: promoting political competition, encouraging open debate, fostering independent public engagement and enabling genuine participation

Object Details

• Alternative title: Die Transformation Usbekistans
• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: 1 Online-Ressource (32 Seiten)
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: 1 Karte ; "English version of SWP-Studie 13/2020" ; Gesehen am 07.09.2020

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: SWP research paper / Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik ; 2020, 12 (September 2020) ; SWP research paper ; 2020, 12 (September 2020)

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Politik
• Keyword: Politisches System ; Politische Reform ; Machtwechsel ; Regierungswechsel ; Liberalisierung ; Wandel ; Reformpolitik ; Governance ; Politische Mobilisierung ; Implikation ; Internationale Kooperation ; Entwicklungshilfe ; Usbekistan

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Berlin
• (who): SWP
• (when): [September 2020]
• Creator: Schmitz, Andrea
• Contributor: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik

Further information

• DOI: 10.18449/2020RP12
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023112314120374653443
• Rights: Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 25.03.2025, 1:47 PM CET