Ulugbek Khasanov is an International Relations, Foreign Policy, and Regional Security Expert with extensive academic and professional experience. He is the Head of the Department of International Relations at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy and leads the Laboratory of Regional Security and Conflict Studies. His expertise includes regional security in China-Central Asia, Russia-Central Asia, and USA-Central Asia, as well as water and food security, rural sector development, and social development in Central Asia.

With over two decades of research and teaching, he has held key roles, including as press secretary (state adviser) to the President of Uzbekistan. He has international trade experience and academic achievements, including a candidate of political science degree and participation in global research programs like COMPASS. Ulugbek is also a published author with numerous monographs and over 50 scientific works.