MULTILATERALISM MECHANISMS IN CENTRAL ASIA: THE "C5+1" FORMAT AS AN INSTRUMENT OF UZBEKISTAN-US FOREIGN POLICY ENGAGEMENT
Keywords:
C5+1, Uzbekistan, USA, Central Asia, multilateral diplomacy, regional connectivity, transboundary processes, security, green energy, economic corridorAbstract
This article analyzes the institutional formation and evolution of the "C5+1" diplomatic platform as a cornerstone of strategic dialogue between Uzbekistan, Central Asian states, and the United States. It evaluates the practical outcomes of this diplomatic framework from its inception in Samarkand in 2015 through 2025. The research examines the platform's impact on regional connectivity, green energy transition, border security, and transboundary water management, highlighting Uzbekistan's role as an engine of regional integration.
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