Ismat Makhmudovich Khushev (Uzbek: Ismat Xushev; Russian: Исмат Хушев; born 20 June 1958) is an author, politician, journalist,[1] and a political analyst from Uzbekistan. He is a former member of the Uzbek Parliament and a cabinet member of former Uzbek President Islam A. Karimov.[1] His nuanced perspectives on governance and society have made him a significant voice in both Uzbekistan and the Uzbek diaspora.
On June 26, 2021, Khushev was officially inducted into the Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan.[2]
Personal life
editKhushev was born on June 20, 1958, in the town of Kitab in the Qashqadaryo Region, Uzbekistan.
He's married and has four children. He was educated in Moscow State University and Tashkent State University at the Department of Journalism.
Khushev’s career in public service was highlighted by his close relationship with former Uzbek President Islam A. Karimov. Their partnership is detailed in Khushev’s autobiography, Oqlanmagan Ishonch Hisasi (The Unjustified Sense of Trust), where he reflects on the complexities of loyalty, governance, and personal conviction. While their relationship brought Khushev into the inner circles of power, his eventual dissent led to his political persecution.
Arrested three times on allegations of involvement in a coup d’état against Karimov, Khushev fled Uzbekistan to avoid further imprisonment. He initially relocated to Moscow, Russia, before seeking permanent residence in Canada, where he continued his work as a journalist and commentator.
In exile, Khushev founded Dunyo Uzbeklari (World of Uzbeks), a digital Uzbek and Russian-language newspaper based in Toronto. [3] [4]
Khushev’s induction into the Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan on June 26, 2021, reflects his enduring impact on Uzbek literature and journalism. His works, including his autobiography, offer valuable insights into Uzbekistan's political history and the challenges of navigating loyalty and morality in high-stakes environments.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Ismat Xushev: "Islom-akaga hurmatim haqqi aytaman, mamlakat xavf ostida turibdi"". BBC News O'zbek (in Uzbek). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/ismat.khushev/videos/4351068181612353/ [user-generated source]
- ^ "BBCUzbek.com - Bosh Sahifa - Таниқли журналист Исмат Хушев билан суҳбат". Bbc.com. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Dunyouzbeklari.com- журналист Исмат Хушевнинг мустақил интернет-газетаси". Dunyouzbeklari.com. Retrieved 1 April 2019.