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Tajikistan
Tajik Government Denies Blocking News Websites
By Catherine Putz
No stray bullets yet.
The Unsurprising Doldrums of US-Central Asia Trade
By Casey Michel
Washington's trade with Central Asia experienced a drastic drop in 2015 and recovery prospects look dim.
At World Islamic Economic Forum, Tajikistan Looks for Support
By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe looks to parlay its Islamic credentials into increased financial support and investment.
Central Asian States Strive to Distill Local Culture
By Catherine Putz
The Silk Road, a “cultural artery," brought to the region all kinds of foreign influences.
How is Kazakhstan's Community Outreach Going?
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan restructures its energy industry, Tajikistan's stateless cling to Soviet passports; recommended reads.
Iranian Charity in Trouble in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Another outgrowth, perhaps, of increased friction between governments in Tehran and Dushanbe.
Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam Rankles Uzbekistan
By Casey Michel
Dushanbe signs on an Italian company for construction, Tashkent says the project is a leftover of “Soviet megalomania.”
Tajikistan: The Eurasian Economic Union’s Next Member?
By Catherine Putz
Long rumored and rumored still, Dushanbe is reportedly exploring joining the EEU.
Speaking of the South China Sea: International Law, Arbitrals, and Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Also Uzbek militants and Tajikistan forgot the insulin; weekend reads.
After Istanbul Attacks, Not Much Clarity on Central Asian Involvement
By Uran Botobekov
Meanwhile, Central Asians in Turkey worry about growing suspicion and ISIS seemingly lashes out around the world.
Kepel vs Roy: Arguing About Islam and Radicalization
By Catherine Putz
Why the Roy vs. Kepel argument matters for Central Asia.
Is Central Asia Ready to Face ISIS?
By Uran Botobekov
Central Asian governments, which often conflate extremism and dissent, are unprepared for the risk they face.