Karakalpakstan, an autonomous republic within Uzbekistan, faces profound challenges, from the ecological collapse of the Aral Sea and severe public health impacts to political unrest and questions over cultural identity. In this ENC analysis, Bruce Pannier explores the region’s complex history, the events surrounding the July 2022 protests, ongoing development efforts, and the prospects for the Karakalpak people.
Read the full paper at the European Neighborhood Council.
Bruce Pannier is a Research Fellow at the Turan Research Center.