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The Central Asia Program and the Embassy of Uzbekistan invite you to a movie night!
On September 11, 2001, Flight 101 was a routine flight from Tashkent to Birmingham to New York. The passengers, a diverse mix of Jews, African Americans, Pakistanis, Uzbeks, Russians, and Indians, represented the varied tapestry of humanity. They were businesspeople and workers, each with their own stories, never anticipating that on that fateful day, their… Continue reading The Central Asia Program and the Embassy of Uzbekistan invite you to a movie night!
Central Asian Outlook: The Intersection of Trade and Culture
Book talk with author Juneyoung Lee Hybrid Event In this event Dr. Juneyoung Lee will explore the intricate dynamics between trade liberalization, cultural diversity, and protection in Central Asia. Drawing from her book, Culture and International Trade Law: From Conflict to Coordination, and integrating anthropological and ethical perspectives, she will conceptualize culture and its relevance within the… Continue reading Central Asian Outlook: The Intersection of Trade and Culture
Dungans in Central Asia: History, Culture, Pedagogy
Elliott School of International Affairs, 6th floor 1957 E Street NW, WashingtonAmong the large and small peoples inhabiting Central Asia, the Hui or Dungan occupy a special place. Dungans are Sunni Muslims who moved to the Semirechye region, spanning southeastern Kazakhstan and northeastern Kyrgyzstan, in the 1870s after the defeat of the anti-Qing uprising in China. Today Dungans live mostly in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia,… Continue reading Dungans in Central Asia: History, Culture, Pedagogy
