Politics

The region of Jammu and Kashmir has once again become the epicenter of conflict between India and Pakistan. The latest escalation was triggered by a terrorist attack carried out on April 22, 2025 in the Pahalgam district. The armed assault resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, including 25 Indian citizens and one Nepalese national. Such incidents have significantly heightened tensions in the region and raised concerns within the international community.

The possibility of Donald Trump visiting Central Asia, in particular Uzbekistan, remains relevant. Although not officially announced, the current diplomatic situation and structural factors contribute to the emergence of such a visit.

International relations are currently being shaped by several changes presenting a challenge for policymakers to understand and take measures. The development of world politics is going beyond stability and evolving more chaotically, especially with the return of the Trump administration to the Oval Office. Some changes include the shift of technology to non-traditional centers, the ever-rising gap between ultra-right and ultra-left parties, and the elite struggle, championed by great powers like the US and Russia. 

At the end of 2024, after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, the situation changed dramatically. Turkey is trying to replace Iran’s role in Syria and is seeking to establish military bases in the country. According to a joint defense agreement with Syria, Palmyra, Hama, and the T4 airbase were set to be handed over to Turkey. In recent weeks, these military bases have been inspected by Turkish specialists.

The recent visit of American diplomats to Kabul may signal the first cautious steps towards a possible normalization of relations between the United States and the Taliban movement.

The recent visit of American diplomats to Kabul may signal the first cautious steps towards a possible normalization of relations between the United States and the Taliban movement.

The official visit of Mullah Abdul Ghani Barodar raised relations between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan to an unprecedented new level. Despite the recent diplomatic statement from the Taliban about returning American-made military helicopters to the United States, the relationship is actually still developing at a high level, indicating significant progress and cooperation between the involved parties. 

In Uzbekistan, the market value of residential and non-residential properties demolished as part of renovation projects will be fully compensated. This was reported by the Ministry of Justice on its "Huquqiy axborot" Telegram channel.  

A State Targeted Fund for Youth Entrepreneurship Development will be created. This was announced in the Presidential Decree issued on February 14 of this year, titled "Measures to Improve the System of Supporting Business Projects Aimed at Ensuring Youth Entrepreneurship and Employment."

On March 5, a joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and Liechtenstein was signed in New York, "Dunyo" news agency reports.

As Mr. Abdurakhmon Tashanov, Chairman of Ezgulik, the Human Rights Society of Uzbekistan, reported on his Facebook profile, Husanboy Jumaboev, born in 1973, and his son, Adhamjon Muhammadjonov, born in 1999, were brought to the Criminal Investigation Department of Uchkoprik District, Fergana Region at 11:30 p.m. on March 4 and  were brutally beaten by four policemen.