SIC ICWC took part in the launch of a discussion paper on Central Asia

On 14 November 2025, the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS) launched a research report “Towards Prospects for the Development of Regional Cooperation in Central Asia.” The event brought together leading experts, as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps and international organizations.

The report, to which scholars and experts of strategic research institutes across Central Asia and UN offices contributed, offers a comprehensive historical analysis of regional cooperation and presents constructive proposals for its strengthening.

Dr. Dinara Ziganshina, Director of SIC ICWC, took part in the meeting. In the course of lively discussion with colleagues from leading research institutes and the diplomatic community, participants examined key challenges and opportunities for cooperation in areas such as security, economy, water, and transport connectivity. Particular emphasis was put on the role of Uzbekistan’s new diplomatic course and its policy of “open regionalism” that become a catalyst for integration processes.

The event clearly demonstrated the growing demand for joint analytical studies and confirmed the need for continuous expert dialogue to develop shared approaches to advancing intergovernmental cooperation in Central Asia.