Shakhnoza Amirova is an Associate Professor at the Department of International Relations at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, specializing in journalism, art history, and cultural heritage. She conducts research in the fields of art history, media culture, and the preservation of cultural values, including Uzbek cultural heritage in foreign collections. She is the author of several TV programs, documentaries, and publications on art and culture. At the university, she teaches courses on “Soft Power Diplomacy” and “Fundamentals of Diplomacy.”