Central Asia emerges as new Asian tiger

Central Asia is repositioning itself as a key link between east and west, shedding its former image as a remote region. Uzbekistan, the most populous of the five Stans, is undergoing a dramatic transformation under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who has opened the country to investment and reform since 2016. With fast-growing neighbors and favorable demographics, the region is poised for significant economic growth.