The Central Asia Program (CAP) at the Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (IERES) announced the appointment of Komil Allamjonov as Special Advisor to the program on Saturday. “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,” said CAP Director Sebastien Peyrouse. Dr. Peyrouse joined other GW officials, including GW President Ellen Granberg and Elliott School of International Affairs Dean Alyssa Ayres, in welcoming Komil Allamjonov to GW earlier this month.

 “This is a pivotal moment for Central Asia, and CAP is at the forefront of providing the critical analysis needed to navigate it,” said Allamjonov. “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.”

Komil Allamjonov founded the entertainment television channel Milliy TV in 2017, recognized for reintroducing previously excluded artists to the screen and for promoting Uzbek culture internationally. In addition to his work in media, Komil Allamjonov has been engaged in initiatives addressing road safety and advocating for quality education in Uzbekistan.

Over the course of his career, Komil Allamjonov has held senior positions in the fields of communication and media policy, including serving as 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 of the Presidential Administration.