This article explores EU–Uzbekistan cooperation on migration and bordersecurity, analyzing projects like BOMCA and MIEUX, and assessing challenges, institutional impact, and future prospects
This article explores EU–Uzbekistan cooperation on migration and bordersecurity, analyzing projects like BOMCA and MIEUX, and assessing challenges, institutional impact, and future prospects
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| 1 | Obidov S.O. | Recent graduator | MA International Relations |
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