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Emomali Rahmon

Why Did the Mayor of Dushanbe Meet With Russian President Putin?

Why Did the Mayor of Dushanbe Meet With Russian President Putin?

By Catherine Putz
Rustam Emomali is also the chair of Tajikistan’s National Assembly and the son of the country's president. His recent trip to Moscow is stirring talk, once again, of dynastic transition.
Tajikistan Decriminalizes ‘Likes’ Online

Tajikistan Decriminalizes ‘Likes’ Online

By Catherine Putz
A 2018 amendment had opened the door to criminal prosecution, and up to 15 years in jail, for “liking” or reacting online with an emoji to content deemed to be extremist.

Kygyz, Tajik, Uzbek Presidents Hold Groundbreaking Trilateral Summit

Kygyz, Tajik, Uzbek Presidents Hold Groundbreaking Trilateral Summit

By Kulobiddin Norov
A first-of-its-kind Central Asian summit boosts regional connectivity and authoritarian domestic agendas.

The Authoritarian Roots and Implications of the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border Agreement

The Authoritarian Roots and Implications of the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border Agreement

By Kristiina Silvan
Authoritarian consolidation might have accelerated border deal-making on the paper, but it may also impede deal-making on the ground.

Tajikistan Holds Parliamentary Elections Without Independent Observers

Tajikistan Holds Parliamentary Elections Without Independent Observers

By Kulobiddin Norov
Dushanbe’s parliamentary polls, held on March 2, took place without external scrutiny and turned up an expected landslide for the ruling party.
OSCE Cancels Tajikistan Parliamentary Election Observation Mission

OSCE Cancels Tajikistan Parliamentary Election Observation Mission

By Catherine Putz
Without guarantees that observers would be accredited, and an apparent lack of engagement by Dushanbe, the OSCE has chosen to cancel its monitoring mission.

After a Secret Trial, Lengthy Sentences for Former Tajik Officials and Politicians

After a Secret Trial, Lengthy Sentences for Former Tajik Officials and Politicians

By Catherine Putz
Given the classified nature of the trial, the details of the alleged plot are unknown.
Alleged Coup Trial in Tajikistan: Prosecutors Seek Lengthy Sentences

Alleged Coup Trial in Tajikistan: Prosecutors Seek Lengthy Sentences

By Catherine Putz
Prosecutors are asking for 20-30 year sentences for eight defendants presumably accused of a coup plot about which there are very few details available.

An Alleged Coup Plot and a Secretive Trial in Tajikistan

An Alleged Coup Plot and a Secretive Trial in Tajikistan

By Catherine Putz
The alleged coup plot features every one of President Emomali Rahmon’s personal bêtes noires.

What’s Behind Central Asia’s Umrah Fever?

What’s Behind Central Asia’s Umrah Fever?

By Niginakhon Saida
As long as people have limited opportunities in the socioeconomic and political arenas, and adherence to a religious lifestyle is restricted, pilgrimages will remain as an accessible means of self-fulfillment. 

Turkmen President Pays Visit to Tajikistan

Turkmen President Pays Visit to Tajikistan

By Catherine Putz
Although they don’t share a border, budding autocratic dynasties Turkmenistan and Tajikistan are close political neighbors.
Escalating Conflict on the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border: Whither the Regional Security Order?

Escalating Conflict on the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border: Whither the Regional Security Order?

By Asel Doolotkeldieva and Madeleine Reeves
Conflicts have intensified across the former Soviet Union, now in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. It’s a worrying and disillusioning development for the region. 

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