Ubaydullo Khujabekov is a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Since February 2024, he has been an intern at the Institute for Advanced International Studies, contributing to projects on international relations and Central Asian regional dynamics. Currently, he serves as a research assistant at the Center for Afghanistan and South Asia Studies. His research interests include China, Iran, Afghanistan, and South Asia, with a focus on their roles in global and regional dynamics.

e-mail: khojabekovubaydullo@gmail.com