Rogun Dam

Tajikistan confronts many of the same issues as neighboring Kyrgyzstan, where water levels at critical reservoirs are approaching dangerous lows.

Tashkent seems to have delicately removed itself from discussing Dushanbe’s Rogun dam, instead offering alternatives.

Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan have all suffered in recent months from shortages and blackouts, their citizens experiencing cold nights and darkened lights.

A discussion of dams, terrorism, and nepotocracy in Tajikistan.

The ADB approved a $35 million grant to reconnect Tajikistan’s electricity system to the once-unified Central Asian power grid via Uzbekistan.

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

After months of diplomacy, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan take the next step in resurrecting the Central Asian unified power grid.

While there's no date yet, the visit is expected in early 2018 and will mark a significant diplomatic step in the region.

Tajik police detained a prominent businessman, leaving room for the president's son-in-law.

From the ADB to junk bond-hungry investors, Dushanbe is pulling in financial help. But will it make a difference?

Without Karimov's bombast about Rogun, Tashkent is better positioned to earnestly engage on an issue of vital importance.

Chinese classes are on the rise, but still not a priority for Tajik students.