The article by Dr. Islomkhon Gafarov has attracted considerable attention, having been shared by 12 Pakistani media and analytical sources — an indication of its growing relevance in the discourse on regional connectivity and strategic cooperation between Central a

In the current geopolitical environment, the Afghan issue is once again at the center of attention of the international community. Political views on how to interpret this state, its place and role are becoming increasingly complex. The international community is endeavoring to form new informati

In their incisive policy brief, Islomkhon Gafarov and IAIS volunteers Bobur Mingyasharov and Bositkhon Islamov provide a structured and comprehensive analysis of the latest and most severe escalation in India-Pakistan t

In his latest policy brief, Dr. Islomkhon Gafarov presents a layered analysis of Washington’s shifting strategies toward Afghanistan following the return of the Taliban to power. He outlines four key stages in U.S. policy — ranging from counterterrorism to po

Dr. Islomkhon Gafarov, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Afghanistan and South Asian Studies, gave an interview to Afghanistan International TV (AITV), an independent news outlet based in London and Washington. In his remarks, Dr. Gafarov

On April 17, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation suspended the ban on the activities of the Taliban movement within the country. By this decision, Russia officially removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist

The book “John Fitzgerald Kennedy” by Islomkhon Gafarov, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Advanced International Studies, is presented to your attention.

This book provides information about the politics, life pat

The book “General President Eisenhower” by Islomkhon Gafarov, a senior researcher at the Institute for Advanced International Studies.

This work is devoted to the life and political activity of the American general and

In Kun.uz’s Geopolitics, Head of the Centre for Afghanistan and South Asia Studies Hamza Boltaev and Senior Research Fellow Dr. Islomkhon Gafarov discussed relations between the US and the Taliban, the West’s approach to Afg

The recent speech delivered by U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance at the Munich Security Conference — calling for a fundamental reassessment of global and Euro

The authors, Hamza Boltaev and Dr. Islomkhon Gafarov, argue that Uzbekistan’s evolving strategy towards Northern Afghanistan is driven by pragmatic economic and geopolitical considerations. They state that Tashkent has moved beyond a tradi

Dr. Islomkhon Gafarov, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Afghanistan and South Asian Studies, and Junior Research Fellow Bobur Mingyasharov state that Russia’s growing influence in Afghanistan is a strategic shift shaped by both geo

Mirjalol Murtozaev is a Junior Research Fellow at the Centre for Afghanistan and South Asian Studies

From 11 to 13 March 2025, the official state visit of the President of Uzbekistan to France marked a significant milestone in bilateral relations, fostering coopera

Prepared under the supervision of Hamza Boltaev and Islomkhon Gafarov, this policy brief by Samandar Soliev, IAIS junior research fellow, explores the broader implications of Abdukodir Khusanov’s transfer to Manch

The commentary is prepared under the supervision of the Center for Afghanistan and South Asian Studies

In his recent commentary, Firdavs Azimkulov, a research intern at IAIS, discusses the evolving relationship between Uzbekistan and Afgh

Dr. Islomkhon Gafarov, in his report “Neighbourhood Perspectives: Security Situation in Afghanistan – Implications for Central Asia, Europe, and Global Stability”, supported by Friedrich Naumann Foundation (Germany), e

In a recent analysis in Kun.uz, Hamza Boltaev, Head of the Centre for Afghanistan and South Asian Studies, and Senior Research Fellow Islomkhon Gafarov argue that the recent Munich Security Conference signified a major shift in the global order,

In his article Dr. Islomkhon Gafarov analyses the persistent challenges the Taliban faces in securing international recognition, despite having controlled Afghanistan for over three years. The author states that internal divisions within the Taliban, particularly the pow

In the latest edition of the International Arena podcast, Dr Islomkhon Gafarov, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Afghanistan and South Asian Studies, elaborated on the relationship between processes in Afghanistan and global security. In his interview, he emphasi

The issue of Uzbekistan’s interaction with the Taliban in the context of the transfer of US helicopters to the Afghan people remains a matter of diplomatic calculations. As Dr Islomkhon Gafarov, senior research fellow at the Centre for Afghanistan and South Asian S

During his appearance on the International View programme of Uzbekistan 24 TV channel, Dr Islomkhon Gafarov, senior research fellow at the Centre for Afghanistan and South Asian Studies, analyzed the outcome of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Uni

In his article, Islomkhon Gafarov analyzes the strategic approaches of Russia and China to the integration of Central and South Asia. As noted in the work, the interconnectedness of these regions is gaining increasing importance on the geopolitical agenda, with Russia an

The authors, Azizjon Ziyodullaev, Sajina Rai, Ogabek Norkulov, and Islomkhon Gafarov, in

In November 2024, Dr. Islomkhon Gafarov, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Afghanistan and South Asian Studies, received his Ph.D. in political science, having successfully defended his dissertation on Modern Foreign Policy of the USA in South Asia (in the case of

Islomkhon Gafarov’s policy brief titled “Evolution of the Taliban: Changes in Behavior and Strategy”, published in the Volume 8 of Afghanistan Monitor, delves into the strategic shifts within the Taliban’s governance mode

As part of their participation in the International View (“Xalqaro nigoh”) programme on the Uzbekistan 24 TV Channel, IAIS analysts Islomkhon Gafarov and Fazliddin Djamalov provided an in-depth examination of the recent U.S. elections and their wider

Islomkhon Gafarov expressed his views on Uzbekistan’s active foreign policy and regional cooperation on a recent edition of Mahalla TV’s MINBAR programme. Noting that Central Asian countries have significantly strengthened their co-operation in recent years, which has allowed resolvin

Continuing the discussion of the US presidential debates, experts Islomkhon Gafarov and Fazliddin Djamalov presented a detailed analysis on the air of the “International View” programme on Uzbekistan 24 TV channel.

Fazliddin Dja

On 10 September this year, the first televised debate between presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took place in the United States of America. In this regard, IAIS researcher Islomkhon Gafarov took part in the programme “Geopolitics” of the information and analytical

Over the past two decades, the South Asian region has emerged as a critical region influencing global trends and international developments. Key factors include India's rapid rise on the global stage and the initiation of the international North-South transport corridor. Additionally, India and P

Islomkhon Gafarov, an expert at the Institute for Advanced International Studies, recently participated in the “International View” (“Xalqaro nigoh”) programme on the Uzbekistan 24 TV channel, where he provided insightful commentary on the forthcoming debates between U.S.

Expert of the Institute for Advanced International Studies Islomkhon Gafarov took part in the “International View” programme of the Uzbekistan 24 TV channel and shared his opinion on the election process in the United States of America.

The researcher noted that

The commentary was prepared by the IAIS intern Jaloliddin Ibragimov under the supervision of Islomkhon Gafarov.Narendra Modi, India’s newly re-elected Prime Minister, strategically selected Moscow as the destination for his inaugural international visit, marking

On July 28, 2024, IAIS leading research fellow Islomkhon Gafarov and doctoral student Sherzod Ziyoyev made reports on international political processes in the “International View” (“Xalqaro nigoh”) programme of the Uzbekistan-24 TV channel.

Research fellow at the Institute of Advanced International Studies Islomkhon Gafarov took part in the “International View” programme of the Uzbekistan 24 TV channel and shared his opinion on the election process in the United States of America.

The researcher no

In early July, Uzbekistan intensified its diplomatic engagement on the Afghan issue, highlighted by key international interactions.

Islomkhon Gafarov, a Senior Research Fellow at the IAIS Centre for Afghanistan and South Asian Studies, took part in the "Geopolitics" programme of the Kun.uz news agency, where he shared his expert opinion on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow.

It was Modi's first fore

On July 7, Islomkhon Gafarov, a senior research fellow at the Centre for Afghanistan and South Asian Studies of the Institute for Advanced International Studies, took part in the programme “Xalqaro nigoh” (“International View”) on “Uzbekistan” 24 TV ch

The diplomatic maneuver of Sirajuddin Haqqani, a key figure in the Taliban, has sparked significant interest and analysis. The Taliban’s efforts to gain recognition from the international community have led to a series of developments that suggest a shift in the global community’s per

On May 11th of this year, new skirmishes resumed along the Durand Line. It is evident that following the parliamentary elections, the Pakistani leadership decided to concentrate on the issue of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a terrorist organization that receives support from within Afghani

New strategy. With the rise of the Taliban to power, it seems to have completely reevaluated its foreign policy strategy. The Taliban no longer solely focuses on the Islamic world as it did during its first government (1996-2021) and instead seeks to foster diplomatic cooperation

On April 1, 2024, Israeli airstrike on Iranian targets in Damascus allegedly killed General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, commanding the elite IRGC Quds forces in Syria and Lebanon. At Iirst glance,

US foreign policy in the South Asian region is characterized by changeability and dynamism. The main purpose of this article is to reveal the constructivist aspects of US foreign policy in this region. The article

The March 16 terrorist attack in Waziristan, has deteriorated the rather thin relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Soon after, On March 18, 2024, both sides of Durand Line exchanged with a military strikes on the targets of each other’s territory. Shahboz Sharif’s government bl