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Tajikistan
Tajikistan is Very Optimistic About Energy
By Catherine Putz
President Emomali Rahmon’s hopeful tone belies reality and history.
Turkey Says Kazakhstan Will Host Syria Peace Talks
By Catherine Putz
A discussion of donkeyness, what’s next for Rustam Azimov, and Central Asia at 25.
Who Are Central Asia's Exiles?
By Catherine Putz
A new database pools information about political exiles pursued across borders by the states of Central Asia
Slight Improvements in 'Monetary Welfare' in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
A World Bank survey program finds small improvements in well-being in Tajikistan, but remittances remain an issue.
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.
How Should the US Craft Counterterrorism Policy in Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
A reasonable report, an aluminium feud, and Kazakh movies; weekend reads.
Dam Deja-Vu: Construction Begins at Rogun
By Catherine Putz
40 years after the first time construction began at the site, Tajikistan moves forward with the record-setting dam.
External Shocks Continue to Put Pressure on Central Asian Economies
By Paolo Sorbello
The IMF forecasts the slowest economic recovery in almost two decades.
No Surprises in Tajikistan: Rights Lawyers Given Long Prison Sentences
By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe has ensured that future targets of the state may not have anyone to defend them.
OSCE Manages to Irritate Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Human Rights Advocates, Too
By Catherine Putz
The organization's annual human rights conference has become the focus point for frustration.
China in Central Asia: Building Border Posts in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe says Beijing will build 11 new posts along the Tajik-Afghan border.
Tajik Authorities Seek Long Prison Terms for IRPT Lawyers
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, in Geneva Tajikistan's human rights record will be up for discussion.