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Emomali Rahmon
Tensions Rise Between Tajikistan and the Taliban
By Catherine Putz
Both Russia and Pakistan have reportedly urged Tajikistan and the Taliban to cool off their war of words, concerned about conflict on the border.
3rd Meeting of Central Asian Leaders: A Small Step Toward the Formation of a Regional Order?
By Filippo Costa Buranelli
Presidential meetings in Central Asia are often dismissed for a lack of concrete results and for their exclusively ceremonial character. But there are good reasons to take the latest meeting seriously.
Tajikistan’s Latest COVID Outbreak: The Rahmon Family
By Catherine Putz
Tajikistan’s leaders declared the country COVID-free back in January, but the recent death of the president’s sister, reportedly from COVID-19, exposes the reality: The pandemic isn’t over.
Back to Normal Diplomacy: Kyrgyz President Visits Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
A return to the pre-April status quo is preferable to continued violence, but a lack of progress on border negotiations isn’t a long-term solution to instability on the border.
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Talk Dams, Not Rogun
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent seems to have delicately removed itself from discussing Dushanbe’s Rogun dam, instead offering alternatives.
If Only It Were That Easy: Tajikistan Declares Itself COVID-19 Free
By Catherine Putz
The Tajik president commented that “Tajikistan today is without COVID-19" -- close regional observers (and common sense) disagree.
Tajikistan’s Presidential Election Yields Expected Results
By Catherine Putz
Another seven year term for Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.
Tajikistan: Why Authoritarian Elections Also Matter
By Steve Swerdlow
The upcoming presidential election in Tajikistan underscores a worsening human rights crisis.
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.
Muhiddin Kabiri Speaks Online, Tajikistan’s Internet Shuts Down
By Catherine Putz
A coincidence? When IRPT leader Kabiri spoke this week in an online event his message was cut off from Tajikistan by “technical glitches.”
Field Set for Tajik Election, No Surprises
By Catherine Putz
With less than a month until election day, Rahmon stands prominently in a field of unsurprising candidates unlikely to rock the boat.
Will Emomali Rahmon Have Any Serious Challengers for the Tajik Presidency?
By Catherine Putz
A 30-year-old Tajik lawyer declared his intention to run and was almost immediately questioned by the security services. Rahmon is unlikely to tolerate a genuine challenger.