In this episode, we delve into the complex world of Uzbekistan's foreign policy. We explore how this Central Asian nation is navigating a landscape of great power competition by carefully balancing its relationships with Russia, China, and the West.

On this episode, we discuss the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions against former Uzbek government officials accused of horrific human rights abuses, including human trafficking and violence at a state-run orphanage. We explore the implications of these sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act and their role in promoting accountability for systemic corruption and exploitation.

A brief discussion about Lombard Odier Bank, Gulnara Karimova, corrupt government officials of Uzbekistan and Money Laundering.