THE "UZBEKISTAN - 2030" STRATEGY: THE CULMINATION OF THE "NEW UZBEKISTAN" DEVELOPMENT PARADIGM

This article examines the strategic trajectory of Uzbekistan's development since its independence, culminating in the "Uzbekistan - 2030" vision. It posits that the nation's evolution can be understood in two distinct phases: the foundational period, which established a unique "Uzbek Model" of gradual transition, and the contemporary era, defined by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's "New Uzbekistan" concept. The article provides a critical analysis of this concept's core principles—prioritizing human dignity, justice, and economic liberalization—and its operationalization through two sequential strategic roadmaps: the "Strategy of Actions" (2017-2021) and the "Development Strategy of New Uzbekistan" (2022-2026). By evaluating the tangible outcomes of the first strategy and the ambitious, goal-oriented framework of the second, this paper argues that Uzbekistan has adopted a sophisticated, phased model of reform. This model effectively builds upon historical foundations while aggressively addressing contemporary challenges, aiming to position the country as a developed, just, and influential state within the international community by the end of the decade.