Uzbekistan

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A rare commentary on this country, prompted by the death of its "strongman", which starts with:

The death of Uzbek President Islam Karimov, the longest serving ruler in the post-Soviet space, has triggered concern about the stability of the Central Asian country. In power since 1989, Karimov’s authoritarian rule has undoubtedly contributed to relative stability, whilst also hindering the development of a robust economy and functioning civil society. The centralisation of power around Karimov and lack of effective, independent state institutions, means there are deep concerns about domestic stability following his death.

Link:vhttps://defenceindepth.co/2016/09/1...or-uzbekistan/