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Spectacular Cities and Urban Transformation in Central Asia
October 17, 2018

Spectacular Cities and Urban Transformation in Central Asia

By Colleen Wood
Efforts to transform Central Asia’s urban spaces have long ignored input from local residents; grassroots efforts could change that.

The Full Story Behind China's Gold Mine-Power Plant Swap in Tajikistan
April 14, 2018

The Full Story Behind China's Gold Mine-Power Plant Swap in Tajikistan

By Dirk van der Kley
The swap is the culmination of a longstanding agreement that began almost a decade ago.
Oil Workers on Hunger Strike in Kazakhstan
January 21, 2017

Oil Workers on Hunger Strike in Kazakhstan

By Catherine Putz
A strike in Kazakhstan, Dushanbe to phase out marshrutkas and Turkmenistan’s deepening crisis; recommended reads.

A New Title for the Tajik President
November 25, 2015

A New Title for the Tajik President

By Catherine Putz
Just in case it wasn’t clear, Emomali Rahmon is likely to be named the Leader of the Nation.

2 Tajik Military Recruiters Killed in Dushanbe
November 09, 2015

2 Tajik Military Recruiters Killed in Dushanbe

By Catherine Putz
Details are scarce, though some have linked the attack to the country's conscription drive.

A ‘China Town’ in Northern Tajikistan
October 20, 2015

A ‘China Town’ in Northern Tajikistan

By Alessandra Colarizi
China is quietly developing a strong presence in this Central Asian country.

Former Guantanamo Detainees Exiled to Kazakhstan
October 16, 2015

Former Guantanamo Detainees Exiled to Kazakhstan

By Catherine Putz
Plus: Turkmenistan neutrality, Kyrgyz-Chinese interactions and more. Central Asia links.
Russia Offers to Support Tajikistan…But There's a Price
October 01, 2015

Russia Offers to Support Tajikistan…But There's a Price

By Samuel Ramani
A lack of strategic options could see Tajikistan move further into Russia’s embrace.

Twin Attacks in Tajikistan Highlight Tensions
September 05, 2015

Twin Attacks in Tajikistan Highlight Tensions

By Catherine Putz
Updates on the unfolding situation in Tajikistan

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