On April 17, Fazliddin Djamalov, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for American Studies, held a lecture with the participation of the Italian Diplomatic Academy and UWED students.
During the lecture, the expert presented a comprehensive analysis of current geopolitical realities, paying special attention to the interests of key global actors — the United States of America, the People’s Republic of China, and the Russian Federation — in the growing multipolarity of international relations. The expert emphasized that the struggle for influence in the Eurasian space continues to intensify against the backdrop of technological competition, changes in global supply chains and growing rivalry in the field of security.
The report paid special attention to the concept of the so-called “fourth vector” of the foreign policy strategy of states seeking to diversify international partnership beyond the traditional triad of “the United States – China – Russia”. According to Mr. Djamalov, this vector opens new opportunities for small and medium-sized countries to assert their own subjectivity and form sustainable ties with the states of Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Global South.
The challenges and prospects associated with the implementation of multi-vector policy in the context of global instability and changing international security architecture were discussed in a dialog format. The audience showed high interest in the topic of the lecture, asking questions about Uzbekistan’s role in international organizations, the strategy of transport connectivity in the region and the prospects for Central Asia’s participation in new geo-economic initiatives.
Fazliddin Djamalov’s lecture was an important contribution to the development of academic exchange and broadening international understanding of geopolitical processes in Eurasia. In the future, it is planned to organize new joint events with the participation of foreign researchers and universities, contributing to the strengthening of scientific dialog and exchange of experience.
