DIGITAL SILK ROAD: PROSPECTS FOR UZBEKISTAN IN THE NEW EURASIAN ECONOMIC ORDER
Keywords:
Digital Silk Road; Uzbekistan; Eurasian connectivity; digital infrastructure; Belt and Road Initiative; regional cooperation; digital economyAbstract
The Digital Silk Road (DSR), a technological dimension of China's Belt and Road
Initiative, is transforming digital connectivity across Asia, Europe, and beyond. This
article explores Uzbekistan's strategic potential within this initiative as the country
seeks to modernize its digital infrastructure and integrate into the New Eurasian
Economic Order. The paper examines Uzbekistan’s progress in digital policy, regional
cooperation, and transnational fiber-optic networks. Through qualitative analysis of
government strategies, international reports, and infrastructure projects, the study
identifies key opportunities and risks. Findings suggest that Uzbekistan, leveraging its
geographic and political positioning, can emerge as a regional digital hub if it
successfully manages issues such as cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, and
international alignment.
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