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The Central Asia Program (CAP) at George Washington University’s Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (IERES) has announced the appointment of Komil Allamjonov as Special Advisor to the program.

University President Ellen Granberg and Elliott School of International Affairs Dean Alyssa Ayres congratulated Allamjonov on his new role. CAP Director Sebastien Peyrouse emphasized that the appointment will help strengthen international understanding of reforms and developments in Uzbekistan and the wider Central Asian region.

“This nomination reflects CAP’s ongoing efforts to foster dialogue between academics and practitioners, and to provide informed reflection on reforms and broader developments in Uzbekistan and Central Asia,” Peyrouse said.

He also noted Allamjonov’s contributions to promoting Uzbek culture abroad, his work in the media sector, and his involvement in initiatives to improve road safety and education in Uzbekistan.

Allamjonov, who will continue serving as an advisor to Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration, welcomed the appointment as an opportunity to enhance global dialogue.

“This is a pivotal moment for Central Asia, and CAP is at the forefront of providing the critical analysis needed to navigate it,” he said. “As someone deeply committed to advancing freedom of speech, I look forward to contributing to a deeper understanding of the region—and the vital role of free expression—among global leaders and scholars.”​

A prominent media entrepreneur, Allamjonov founded Milliy TV in 2017, which has been credited with reintroducing excluded artists to the screen and strengthening the visibility of Uzbek culture internationally. Over his career, he has held senior communication and media policy positions, including Press Secretary to the President of Uzbekistan, Director of the Agency for Information and Mass Communication, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Public Foundation for Support and Development of the National Mass Media, and Head of the Department of Communications and Information Policy at the Presidential Administration.

The Central Asia Program at George Washington University is based at IERES within the Elliott School, the largest international relations school in the United States. Covering five Central Asian republics, as well as Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, and China’s Xinjiang region, the program serves as a platform for dialogue among policymakers, academics, diplomats, and business leaders. Its research spans politics, sociology, economics, security, history, and globalization, while also providing training opportunities for young researchers and diplomats from the region.

Through Allamjonov’s appointment, the program aims to deepen engagement with Uzbekistan and contribute to broader conversations on the country’s reforms, regional cooperation, and role in global affairs.