UZBEKISTAN’S EVOLVING FOREIGN POLICY STRATEGY AND ITS IMPACT ON DOMESTIC POLITICAL MODERNIZATION

Abstract

Since achieving independence in 1991, Uzbekistan has undergone a remarkable transformation in its foreign and domestic policy orientations. The country’s foreign policy has evolved from isolationist tendencies in the 1990s toward a balanced, multi-vector approach that prioritizes constructive engagement with both global and regional partners. Under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan’s diplomatic initiatives have emphasized openness, regional integration, and active participation in international organizations such as the UN, SCO, CIS, and OIC.