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Emomali Rahmon
Uzbekistan Makes Up With Tajikistan Over Electricity
By Paolo Sorbello
For over two decades, the Uzbek-Tajik relationship has been marred by tension, but a recent bilateral visit may mark a true thaw.
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Promise of Progress: Visas and Borders on the Uzbek-Tajik Agenda
January 12, 2018
Promise of Progress: Visas and Borders on the Uzbek-Tajik Agenda
An agreement on visa-free travel up to a month between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan is in the works.
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Promise of Progress: Visas and Borders on the Uzbek-Tajik Agenda
Tajikistan's Presidential Family Ousts Competitor in the Fuel Market
November 01, 2017
Tajikistan's Presidential Family Ousts Competitor in the Fuel Market
Tajik police detained a prominent businessman, leaving room for the president's son-in-law.
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Tajikistan's Presidential Family Ousts Competitor in the Fuel Market
Tajik State TV Documentary Accuses Iran of Civil War Meddling
August 10, 2017
Tajik State TV Documentary Accuses Iran of Civil War Meddling
Feeding on old rumors, the documentary is further indication of a deteriorating relationship.
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Tajik State TV Documentary Accuses Iran of Civil War Meddling
In Tajikistan, Lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov Faces Even More Charges
August 04, 2017
In Tajikistan, Lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov Faces Even More Charges
Tajikistan is heaping insult upon injury with its merciless persecution of a lawyer, his lawyer, and his family.
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In Tajikistan, Lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov Faces Even More Charges
Is Tajikistan Really Clearing Corruption From the Anti-Corruption Agency?
August 01, 2017
Is Tajikistan Really Clearing Corruption From the Anti-Corruption Agency?
Not quite.
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Is Tajikistan Really Clearing Corruption From the Anti-Corruption Agency?
Hijab Hubbub: Tajikistan Sets Up Commission to Combat 'Alien' Clothing
July 26, 2017
Hijab Hubbub: Tajikistan Sets Up Commission to Combat 'Alien' Clothing
The commission will be taking “Tajik traditions” and “modern” life into consideration in promoting "appropriate" clothing.
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Hijab Hubbub: Tajikistan Sets Up Commission to Combat 'Alien' Clothing
Hired: Tajik President's Daughter Lands Deputy Post at a Major Bank
July 21, 2017
Hired: Tajik President's Daughter Lands Deputy Post at a Major Bank
Better to hire a Rahmon, than anger one.
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Hired: Tajik President's Daughter Lands Deputy Post at a Major Bank
A Central Asian President's Guide to Getting Published
July 14, 2017
A Central Asian President's Guide to Getting Published
An important building block in any cult of personality is a whole shelf of laudatory texts.
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A Central Asian President's Guide to Getting Published
20 Years Later, Tajikistan Rewrites Civil War History
June 28, 2017
20 Years Later, Tajikistan Rewrites Civil War History
"So much has gone awry that most... produce little more than puzzled expressions when asked who is to blame."
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20 Years Later, Tajikistan Rewrites Civil War History
The Tajik Civil War: 20 Years Later
June 01, 2017
The Tajik Civil War: 20 Years Later
Tajikistan is at peace, but its future remains bleak.
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The Tajik Civil War: 20 Years Later
Exiled Tajik Opposition Leader Speaks
May 01, 2017
Exiled Tajik Opposition Leader Speaks
“When the repression machine begins to work, it destroys everyone."
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Exiled Tajik Opposition Leader Speaks
How Rosneft’s Privatization Deal Affects Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union Plans for Tajikistan
February 23, 2017
How Rosneft’s Privatization Deal Affects Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union Plans for Tajikistan
The Kremlin may be using relations with Qatar and Glencore to lean on Tajikistan to join the EEU.
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How Rosneft’s Privatization Deal Affects Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union Plans for Tajikistan
From Uzbekistan to Missouri: An Immigration Story
January 28, 2017
From Uzbekistan to Missouri: An Immigration Story
An Uzbek family's journey to America; ice fishermen in Kazakhstan; and politics in Tajikistan. Weekend reads.
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From Uzbekistan to Missouri: An Immigration Story
Thanks Dad! Tajik President's Son Gets A New Job
January 12, 2017
Thanks Dad! Tajik President's Son Gets A New Job
Rustam Emomali is the new mayor of Tajikistan's capital.
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Thanks Dad! Tajik President's Son Gets A New Job
Tajikistan is Very Optimistic About Energy
December 23, 2016
Tajikistan is Very Optimistic About Energy
President Emomali Rahmon’s hopeful tone belies reality and history.
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Tajikistan is Very Optimistic About Energy
How Should the US Craft Counterterrorism Policy in Central Asia?
November 04, 2016
How Should the US Craft Counterterrorism Policy in Central Asia?
A reasonable report, an aluminium feud, and Kazakh movies; weekend reads.
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How Should the US Craft Counterterrorism Policy in Central Asia?
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Zhiwei Zhang on How China Could Respond to US Tariffs
April 11, 2018
Zhiwei Zhang on How China Could Respond to US Tariffs
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