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For many in the West, Uzbekistan is a name that conjures images of the ancient Silk Road, of shimmering turquoise domes rising from the desert in Samarkand and Bukhara. Yet, beyond this historical mirage lies a complex, modern nation at a pivotal crossroads. A country of 35 million people, strategically positioned and undergoing a profound transformation, Uzbekistan is a key player in a region that is rapidly gaining global significance