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Tajikistan’s Presidential Election Yields Expected Results

Tajikistan’s Presidential Election Yields Expected Results

By Catherine Putz
Another seven year term for Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.

What’s Important About Tajikistan’s Presidential Election?

What’s Important About Tajikistan’s Presidential Election?

By Catherine Putz
What's at stake in Tajikistan's election isn't the presidency, but what comes next.
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon to Seek Fifth Term

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon to Seek Fifth Term

By Catherine Putz
Rahmon, one of the world's longest-serving leaders, will seek a fifth term as Tajik president, setting rumors of a familial succession aside for now.

Tajikistan Sets Date for Presidential Election

Tajikistan Sets Date for Presidential Election

By Catherine Putz
There is now an official date for Tajikistan’s next presidential election: October 11.

Are There Really No COVID-19 Cases in Tajikistan?

Are There Really No COVID-19 Cases in Tajikistan?

By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe’s denials are simply unbelievable; its belated responses to the pandemic “cruel and inept at the same time.”

Tajik President’s Son Officially Second-in-Line to Presidency

Tajik President’s Son Officially Second-in-Line to Presidency

By Catherine Putz
With his election as chair of the Tajik parliament's upper house, Rustam Emomali is now officially second-in-line to the presidency.

A Look Back at 2019 in Central Asia

A Look Back at 2019 in Central Asia

By Catherine Putz
How did I do on my outlook for Central Asia 2019?
Tajikistan 2020: What to Watch as Tajikistan Approaches an Election Year

Tajikistan 2020: What to Watch as Tajikistan Approaches an Election Year

By Catherine Putz
It's a long way off to closely watch a likely predictable election, but here are some key things to keep tabs on.

Edward Lemon on Tajikistan’s Trajectory

Edward Lemon on Tajikistan’s Trajectory

By Catherine Putz
A discussion of dams, terrorism, and nepotocracy in Tajikistan.

Tajikistan's Rogun Dam Begins Operations

Tajikistan's Rogun Dam Begins Operations

By Catherine Putz
While only 75 of its intended 335 meters have been built, the first turbine at Rogun has gone into operation with much fanfare.

Is Tajikistan Really Clearing Corruption From the Anti-Corruption Agency?

Is Tajikistan Really Clearing Corruption From the Anti-Corruption Agency?

By Catherine Putz
Not quite.
Hired: Tajik President's Daughter Lands Deputy Post at a Major Bank

Hired: Tajik President's Daughter Lands Deputy Post at a Major Bank

By Catherine Putz
Better to hire a Rahmon, than anger one.

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