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Aziza Mukhammedova

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Aziza Mukhammedova

Leading Research Fellow

Center for Afghanistan and South Asian Studies

Biography

Aziza Mukhammedova is a Leading Research Fellow of the Center for Afghanistan and South Asian Studies at the Institute for Advanced International Studies (IAIS), University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED), Tashkent, Uzbekistan. She studied international relations and law at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Master's degree in Political Science from the University of World Economy and Diplomacy.
She completed an internship in the Department of Cooperation with Iran and Afghanistan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan and specializes in the study of Afghan issues.

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Commentary

13 November, 2024

The Taliban’s Invitation to COP29: Climate Diplomacy and Political Implications

In November 2024, the COP29 climate conference will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan. One of the most discussed aspects of the event is the invitation extended to a representative of the Taliban government. This decision has raised many questions, as the Taliban’s
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Commentary

11 November, 2024

The Taliban and Literacy: Genuine Effort or Image-Building Strategy?

Recently, the Taliban government has appeared to ramp up promotions addressing literacy measures among population. The Ministry of Education states that over 4,000 literacy classes have been established across the

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Commentary

22 August, 2024

Rising Pragmatism: What does Aripov’s Visit Mean?

Uzbekistan has long been demonstrating a calculated and strategic pragmatism dealing effectively with its foreign policy towards the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. What might appear as mere diplomatic exchanges on the surface is, in fact, part of a broader and more sophisticated approach

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Research Articles

21 August, 2024

Forging Regional Alliances: A Path to Advancing Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

Examining the challenges faced by international organizations in addressing the denial of women’s rights in Afghanistan under Taliban rule and explores strategies to foster regional collaboration between Western countries and Afghanistan’s Central Asian neighbours, in their new resear
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Commentary

04 July, 2024

Doha Meeting: Is the International Community on the Verge of Recognizing the Taliban?

The UN and other international organisations find themselves in a difficult situation where the need for dialogue with the authorities of Afghanistan conflicts with the rejection of their policies regarding human rights. Despite this, since May of last year, we have witnessed a series of attempts
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Policy Briefs

22 April, 2024

The expert's assessments regarding the radical propaganda on social media platforms of Central Asian countries

Currently, there is an alarming trend in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan associated with the intensification of radical propaganda on social networks. This negative trend raises serious concerns and requires closer attention from society and the authorities. Radical propaganda based on ideological and

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Reports

29 March, 2024

Afghanistan: Contemporary developments & alternative perspectives

This annual flagship report, including 13 policy briefs, offers an alternative glimpse at the events and developments in and around Afghanistan, prioritizing timely and significant thematic and regional approaches.
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Research Articles

08 February, 2024

Kazakhstan’s Evolving Afghanistan Policy

Afghanistan’s market and its position as a trade route that can connect Central Asia to South Asian ports are critically important to Kazakhstan.As the global community experiences a turbulent and unpredictable period, Kazakhstan, alongside other countries, faces a range of chal