Rustam Emomali

What's at stake in Tajikistan's election isn't the presidency, but what comes next.

Rahmon, one of the world's longest-serving leaders, will seek a fifth term as Tajik president, setting rumors of a familial succession aside for now.

There is now an official date for Tajikistan’s next presidential election: October 11.

Dushanbe’s denials are simply unbelievable; its belated responses to the pandemic “cruel and inept at the same time.”

With his election as chair of the Tajik parliament's upper house, Rustam Emomali is now officially second-in-line to the presidency.

How did I do on my outlook for Central Asia 2019?

It's a long way off to closely watch a likely predictable election, but here are some key things to keep tabs on.

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

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

Not quite.

Better to hire a Rahmon, than anger one.