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Tajikistan
Central Asia's Democratic Backslide Continues, Except for Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
Three states in Central Asia marked declines in the 2018 Nations in Transit report; but Uzbekistan logged its first improvement since 2005.
Tajikistan Resumes Supplying Uzbekistan with Electricity
By Catherine Putz
After months of diplomacy, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan take the next step in resurrecting the Central Asian unified power grid.
The Rise of Regionalism in Central Asia?
By Yi Da Jeremy Ng
Despite shared history, Central Asia has long lacked regional cohesion. That could be changing.
All Together Now: Central Asia's Leaders Set to Meet in Astana
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia's presidents -- minus one -- will gather in Astana March 15-16 to discuss regional issues.
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.
Keeping an Eye on Uzbek President's Tajikistan Visit
By Catherine Putz
Recommended reading: Tajikistan's crusade, abetted by Turkey; some nuance on the Belt and Road and a focus on Uzbek tourism.
High Hopes for Mending Tajikistan-Uzbekistan Relations Ahead of State Visit
By Catherine Putz
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is set to visit Tajikistan March 9-10.
Uzbekistan Pushes for Bond Debut Before Privatization
By Paolo Sorbello
Uzbekistan is preparing coupons for up to $300 million to reap the benefits of the investors' widespread hunger for high yields.
Tajik Activist Returned to Tajikistan From Turkey
By Catherine Putz
Human rights groups say Namunjon Sharipov was forcibly returned to Tajikistan.
Stockholm Attacker Rakhmat Akilov Pleads Guilty to Terrorism
By Catherine Putz
Before the attack, Akilov was in touch with Islamic State recruiters via messaging apps.
CASA-1000 Creeps Toward Construction Bridging Central and South Asia
By Catherine Putz
The time is quickly approaching when the CASA-1000 countries need to actually start building things.
Promise of Progress: Visas and Borders on the Uzbek-Tajik Agenda
By Catherine Putz
An agreement on visa-free travel up to a month between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan is in the works.