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Tajikistan
How Angry is Kyrgyzstan at America?
By Catherine Putz
Updates on reaction to U.S. human rights award for jailed Kyrgyz and some recommended Central Asia links for the weekend.
How Many Tajik ISIS Recruits Were Arrested in Turkey?
By Catherine Putz
A story about 25 Tajik ISIS recruits seems to have became a story about one Tajik ISIS recruit.
Will There Be an Indian Air Base in Tajikistan?
By Catherine Putz
A decade-old rumor springs to life again with Prime Minister Modi's trip to Tajikistan.
Tajikistan Uses Laws to Crush Islamist Opposition
By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe is dismantling the Islamic Renaissance Party, hewing to the letter, but not the spirit, of the law.
Kazakh Fisherman Shot by Uzbek Border Guards
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, there were similar incidents on the Kyrgyz and Tajik borders.
Central Asia's Moment of Instability
By William B. Farrell
A key Tajik figure announces his allegiance to the Islamic State, with some significant potential ramifications.
Central Asia Is Just Not Interested in ISIS
By Catherine Putz
Motivation for those who do join is rooted in social and economic exclusion.
Bad News About Democracy in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The region's rankings can't get much lower and no one expects them to get better, either.
Approved: Additional World Bank Funds for Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
The $12 million in additional financing is for temporary employment, with no word on long term solutions.
How Fragile Is the Peace in Tajikistan?
By Catherine Putz
As the IRPT's leader contemplates returning, the country's peace has never seemed so tenuous.
Tajikistan's Former Special Police Commander Appears in Second ISIS Video
By Catherine Putz
In his second video, Gulmurod Halimov threatens his brother and a government cleric.
Thirsty Yet? Central Asia's Coming Water Crisis
By Catherine Putz
Everyone agrees water is a growing problem in the region, but the states of Central Asia can’t agree on what to do.