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Tajikistan
Assessing Expectations: 2017 in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
How did my 2017 outlook measure up to reality?
Attacks on Press Freedom Show Central Asia’s Authoritarian Side
By Paolo Sorbello
Media freedom continues to be a weak point in Central Asia.
Afghanistan Plays Turkey's Game, Arrests Teachers Reportedly Linked to Gulen
By Catherine Putz
Kabul seems willing to pay the price to play with Ankara, that price being a few Turkish teachers.
Indian Companies to Begin CASA-1000 Construction in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
Afghan authorities say work should begin in the coming weeks.
Can Central Asia’s Poorest States Pay Back Their Debts to China?
By Dirk van der Kley
Despite concerns, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have, so far, been able to manage debt repayment to China fairly well.
Can India ‘Connect' With Central Asia?
By Neha Dwivedi
India has yet to translate its aspirations in Central Asia into reality.
Tajikistan Keeps Selling Debt Amid Macroeconomic Wasteland
By Paolo Sorbello
Hungry investors may have another chance to buy Tajik debt soon, but the IMF thinks the situation is far from stable.
Junk Bond Sale and Development Aid: How to Build a Road and a Dam in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
From the ADB to junk bond-hungry investors, Dushanbe is pulling in financial help. But will it make a difference?
EU, Tajikistan Hold Human Rights Dialogue, Say Almost Nothing
By Catherine Putz
The dialogue was "open and honest" and meaningless.
Central Asian Central Banks Play with Rates to Boost Growth
By Paolo Sorbello
Sliding out of crisis, how are regional central banks handling their monetary realities?
Tajik State TV Documentary Accuses Iran of Civil War Meddling
By Catherine Putz
Feeding on old rumors, the documentary is further indication of a deteriorating relationship.
Tajikistan: Pakistan’s Gateway to Central Asia
By Anish Mishra
Islamabad and Dushanbe have grown closer, pulled together by mutually beneficial energy projects.