Edward Lemon
@EdwardLemon3
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Professor, @bushschooldc @tamu. President, @oxussociety. Fellow, @kennaninstitute Formerly @HarrimanInst. Focus on Central Asia & organizing rare book fairs
Washington, DC
Joined May 2012
Elder IRPT leader Zubaidullohi Rozik, 80, has died in Tajikistan’s prison after 10 years of political imprisonment, torture, denial of care & persecution of his family. We condemn the regime’s brutal repression. 🔗 Full statement: https://t.co/RswzWpLP3A
#Tajikistan #HumanRights
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With Russia targeted by sanctions, Uzbekistan is among the markets gaining prominence. Foreign direct investment is expected to jump to $42 bln this year from $11.9 bln in 2024, according to the government’s Investment Promotion Agency
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Uzbekistan is attracting an unprecedented level of investment as the Central Asian country’s leader aims to double the size of the economy.
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From October 19, The Times of Central Asia will host the Spotlight on Central Asia podcast. Chaired by seasoned broadcasters @brucepannier and @MikeHilliardAus, in partnership with @oxussociety, the first episode features historian @peterfrankopan.
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Very grateful to @OxusSociety & @thetimesoca for the opportunity to do a new podcast. Looking forward to working with @MikeHilliardAus.
🚨🚨SPOTLIGHT IN CENTRAL ASIA PODCAST >> RETURNS THIS SUNDAY Our fortnightly Central Asia news and deep-dives podcast returns with new cohosts @BrucePannier and @MikeHilliardAus Our first episode drops this Sunday, covering some major stories + an interview with @peterfrankopan
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What does #Uzbekistan’s official “opposition” look like - and what happens to aspiring opposition leaders who dare to criticise the powers-that-be? Check out my new Substack post - and pre-order Silk Mirage, my forthcoming book, out on 13 November. https://t.co/iO9Aa1D84L
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Ustod @BrucePannier is back in the podcasting world!
🚨🚨SPOTLIGHT IN CENTRAL ASIA PODCAST >> RETURNS THIS SUNDAY Our fortnightly Central Asia news and deep-dives podcast returns with new cohosts @BrucePannier and @MikeHilliardAus Our first episode drops this Sunday, covering some major stories + an interview with @peterfrankopan
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🚨🚨SPOTLIGHT IN CENTRAL ASIA PODCAST >> RETURNS THIS SUNDAY Our fortnightly Central Asia news and deep-dives podcast returns with new cohosts @BrucePannier and @MikeHilliardAus Our first episode drops this Sunday, covering some major stories + an interview with @peterfrankopan
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That “warning list” of new “informal leaders” of opinion circulating online is quite revealing. @PamirInside has emerged as the leading voice for GBAO-focused activists, and new voices are rising. #Pamir #GBAO #Tajikistan
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Thrilled to be teaming up with @BrucePannier for the return of Spotlight on Central Asia (@SLonCentralAsia) I couldn’t ask for a better co-host to be covering the biggest stories across Central Asia with.
🚨🚨SPOTLIGHT IN CENTRAL ASIA PODCAST >> RETURNS THIS SUNDAY Our fortnightly Central Asia news and deep-dives podcast returns with new cohosts @BrucePannier and @MikeHilliardAus Our first episode drops this Sunday, covering some major stories + an interview with @peterfrankopan
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🚨🚨SPOTLIGHT IN CENTRAL ASIA PODCAST >> RETURNS THIS SUNDAY Our fortnightly Central Asia news and deep-dives podcast returns with new cohosts @BrucePannier and @MikeHilliardAus Our first episode drops this Sunday, covering some major stories + an interview with @peterfrankopan
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Check this out! Ustod @BrucePannier returns to the podcasting world.
🚨🚨SPOTLIGHT IN CENTRAL ASIA PODCAST >> RETURNS THIS SUNDAY Our fortnightly Central Asia news and deep-dives podcast returns with new cohosts @BrucePannier and @MikeHilliardAus Our first episode drops this Sunday, covering some major stories + an interview with @peterfrankopan
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China’s expanding footprint in Central Asia is meeting local resistance. In *Backlash*, @EdwardLemon3 and @Jardine_bradley trace how governments and citizens navigate Beijing’s growing influence while balancing development gains with concerns over dependency and sovereignty.
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🚨⚡️BREAKING NEWS! Vladimir Putin arrived at the Palace of Nations in Dushanbe to participate in the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State
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Honored to host at the Embassy H.E. Sergio Gor, the U.S. Special Envoy for South & Central Asia, and leaders of top American companies. Grateful to President Trump's Administration for supporting efforts to deepen 🇺🇿 🇺🇸 strategic partnership. May our friendship last forever!
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Join Silk Mirage on tour! Just over a month to publication of my #Uzbekistan book w @BloomsburyAcad, and some great events are coming up (in person, online, hybrid): @cliftonlitfest w @Peter__Leonard + @Pushkin_House w @ibrat_safo + @RSAsianAffairs w @sophieibbotson_ + more!
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Check out my latest based on our recent book Backlash!
Why is Beijing opening a flurry of technical training centers known as Luban Workshops in Central Asia, and what is their significance? @EdwardLemon3 and @Jardine_bradley explain.
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Tiresome headline. A backyard no more if ever it was.
When Putin arrives in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, for the second Central Asia summit on Thursday, he will find a region where China and the European Union are stepping up their efforts to challenge Russia’s traditional dominance.
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