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War and Migration: Central Asian Migrant Worker Flows Amid the Ukraine Conflict
May 31, 2023

War and Migration: Central Asian Migrant Worker Flows Amid the Ukraine Conflict

By Catherine Putz
The same circumstances that do not dissuade Tajik migrants from heading to Russia drive some Russians toward Kyrgyzstan and beyond.

Russia Still Pursuing Regional Air Defense System With Kyrgyzstan
April 13, 2023

Russia Still Pursuing Regional Air Defense System With Kyrgyzstan

By Catherine Putz
Russia's efforts to establish "regional air defense systems" within the existing CIS joint air defense system are not new.
Russia Voices Aim to Increase Combat Readiness at Bases in Central Asia
August 30, 2022

Russia Voices Aim to Increase Combat Readiness at Bases in Central Asia

By Catherine Putz
The recent comment from Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu echoes sentiments stated before, but it's not clear if it means anything in a practical sense.

With Eyes on Afghanistan, Russian Military Exercises in Central Asia
August 04, 2021

With Eyes on Afghanistan, Russian Military Exercises in Central Asia

By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, Russian diplomats continue to press support for a negotiated settlement between Kabul and the Taliban, with a side of shade thrown at the Americans.

Russia Ratifies Agreement With Tajikistan on Labor Migrants
January 03, 2020

Russia Ratifies Agreement With Tajikistan on Labor Migrants

By Catherine Putz
The agreement attempts to organize the recruitment of Tajik labor migrants who work seasonally in Russia.

Why Russia Exaggerates Islamic State's Presence in Afghanistan
April 10, 2018

Why Russia Exaggerates Islamic State's Presence in Afghanistan

By Samuel Ramani
The notion that the United States is facilitating the rise of ISIS in Afghanistan resonates powerfully within Russia.

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

By Nicholas Trickett
The Kremlin may be using relations with Qatar and Glencore to lean on Tajikistan to join the EEU.
Tajikistan and Russia Settle Brief Aviation Spat
November 08, 2016

Tajikistan and Russia Settle Brief Aviation Spat

By Catherine Putz
Realistically, Dushanbe didn't have much leverage on Moscow over allowing fights from the newest Russian airport.

Tajikistan: The Eurasian Economic Union’s Next Member?
July 19, 2016

Tajikistan: The Eurasian Economic Union’s Next Member?

By Catherine Putz
Long rumored and rumored still, Dushanbe is reportedly exploring joining the EEU.

Russia's Plan for Afghanistan
April 25, 2016

Russia's Plan for Afghanistan

By Dmitriy Frolovskiy
Putin is preparing for the worst-case scenario in Afghanistan.

Russia and Tajikistan Stage Large Antiterrorism Drills
March 12, 2016

Russia and Tajikistan Stage Large Antiterrorism Drills

By Catherine Putz
Moscow and Dushanbe are getting a lot of practice in.
Report Warns of Instability in Tajikistan
January 12, 2016

Report Warns of Instability in Tajikistan

By Catherine Putz
A new Crisis Group report points to opposition crackdowns as indicative of an unstable state.

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