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Uzbekistan Joins BRICS Without Abandoning the West: A New Template for Strategic Non-Alignment

Uzbekistan’s entry into the BRICS+ partnership network has emerged as a pivotal case study in modern non-alignment diplomacy. At the July 2025 BRICS Summit, the Central Asian republic secured formal partner status—all without severing its existing ties with Western institutions.

This deliberate strategy illustrates how emerging economies can navigate the complex geopolitics of a multipolar world by engaging with BRICS without becoming entangled in bloc politics.

BRICS+ Uzbekistan: A Strategic Partnership Without Full Bloc Commitment

Uzbekistan’s BRICS partnership reflects a nuanced balancing act, one that sidesteps the binary “East vs. West” framing common in geopolitical discourse. As the only Central Asian nation currently participating in both the BRICS+ partner circle and the New Development Bank (NDB), Uzbekistan is crafting a non-alignment model rooted in pragmatic diplomacy.

Key elements of the partnership include:

• A $5 billion investment pipeline from the NDB for infrastructure, irrigation, and mining modernization.

• Retention of strong partnerships with the U.S. (via the C5+1 platform), the European Union, and continued WTO accession efforts.

• Expansion of bilateral ties with China, the Gulf States, and South Korea, alongside BRICS+ engagement.

This approach is what some observers have dubbed “institutional choreography”—weaving diverse global relationships into a stable development strategy while maintaining geopolitical flexibility.

Mounting Pressures on the BRICS Non-Aligned Movement

The viability of this model is not without its geopolitical tests.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal of a 10% tariff on countries that “support anti-American BRICS policies” underscores the increasing politicization of global economic affiliations. While Uzbekistan’s BRICS involvement is framed around development, Washington’s perception of BRICS as a challenge to U.S. hegemony complicates the narrative.

Emerging Challenges:

• BRICS’ expansion to include countries like Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia has sharpened Western scrutiny.

• U.S. policymakers may misinterpret economic cooperation as geopolitical alignment, even when development is the primary driver.

• Uzbekistan must manage the optics of its BRICS+ participation with precision to avoid reputational risks.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recently described BRICS as “the heir of the Non-Aligned Movement”, highlighting both its potential and its limits amid collapsing multilateral frameworks.

A Model for Strategic Autonomy in a Multipolar World

Uzbekistan’s hybrid alignment could become a blueprint for emerging economies seeking to insulate themselves from great power rivalries while pursuing sustainable development.

Countries in Southeast Asia, the Caucasus, and East Africa are reportedly studying the Uzbekistan model, viewing it as a path toward:

• Strategic autonomy without isolation.

• Economic diversification without antagonism.

• Resilience building without bloc dependency.

The key to success lies in what Uzbek diplomats call “proactive communication”—positioning BRICS engagement as complementary to existing partnerships, not a threat to them. This includes:

• Adherence to global standards, including ESG frameworks and rule of law.

• Emphasizing development-first messaging to avoid mischaracterization as siding with any geopolitical bloc.

Conclusion: A BRICS+ Entry That Preserves the West-East Balance

Uzbekistan’s BRICS partnership is not just a bilateral development deal—it is a stress test for non-aligned multipolar diplomacy in the 21st century. By walking the tightrope between global power centers, Tashkent is pioneering a strategy that may reshape how small and mid-sized states pursue inclusive, non-zero-sum foreign policy.

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