Silk Mirage: Joanna Lillis on Uzbekistan’s unfinished transition
Joanna Lillis discusses Uzbekistan's political and social evolution, emphasizing the need for historical reckoning to move beyond authoritarianism. She highlights the importance of hearing the voices of the Uzbek people and confronting difficult episodes like the Andijan massacre and forced labor in the cotton industry. The conversation explores the challenges of reform and the limits to Uzbekistan's potential without addressing past traumas.