INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AS INSTITUTIONAL ACTORS IN UZBEKISTAN'S FOREIGN POLICY-MAKING PROCESS

International organizations play an increasingly important role not only as platforms for cooperation but also as institutional actors influencing national foreign policy-making processes. In the case of Uzbekistan, these organizations have contributed to shaping diplomatic strategies, legal frameworks, and decision-making mechanisms since independence. This article examines how international organizations function as institutional actors in Uzbekistan’s foreign policy-making process, focusing on their normative, consultative, and coordinating roles. Special attention is given to the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and international financial institutions. The study argues that international organizations have become integral components of Uzbekistan’s foreign policy architecture, influencing both strategic planning and policy implementation.