GLOBALIZATION OF NATIONAL CULTURE: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS, INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS, AND THE EXPERIENCE OF UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

Globalization has become one of the defining processes of the 21st century, significantly transforming national cultures and redefining their development trajectories. This article examines the theoretical foundations of cultural globalization, identifies institutional mechanisms influencing national cultural systems, and analyzes the experience of Uzbekistan in preserving and modernizing its cultural identity. The study applies interdisciplinary approaches, including sociocultural, institutional, and systemic analysis. The findings demonstrate that effective integration into the global cultural space requires a balance between openness and the preservation of national identity.