China’s Economic Presence in Uzbekistan: Realities and Potentials

Uzbekistan Initiative Papers No. 5, February 2014 By Vladimir Paramonov From 2003 onwards China’s economic activity in Uzbekistan has become more visible. The deterioration of relations between Uzbekistan and the U.S./West in 2004-05 and the landmark… Continue reading China’s Economic Presence in Uzbekistan: Realities and Potentials

The United Arab Emirates as an Alternative Trade and Investment Partner in Central Asia

Central Asia Economic Paper No. 5, November 2012 By Sebastien Peyrouse The UAE is now Turkmenistan’s fifth-largest trade partner. The UAE presents itself as an attractive alternative partner, offering low-interest loans with no… Continue reading The United Arab Emirates as an Alternative Trade and Investment Partner in Central Asia