Tajikistan
Tajikistan hands control over border airports to armed forces
The airports have lain largely idle since the fall of the Soviet Union.
EBRD projects slowdown in Central Europe, robust growth in Eurasia
High gas prices, China slowdown and shifts in industrial production contribute to slower growth in Central Europe.
PANNIER: How ‘C5+1’ set the stage for a new era in US-Central Asia relations
Focus shifts from security to energy security, renewable energy and transportation infrastructure, while there are no illusions about delivering democracy.
Masked Turkish intelligence agents accused of abducting businessman in Tajikistan
Koray Vural snatched while on his way to work. Incident follows grabbing of Orhan Inandi in Kyrgyzstan two years ago. Like Inandi, Vural is linked to Gulen movement that denies Ankara’s claims it plotted coup attempt.
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Tajikistan: Terrorism, slander, corruption claims swirl in latest sign of elite infighting
An old friend of the security services and police chiefs has been dragged into a tussle with the newly powerful general prosecutor.
Samarkand declaration champions global food security amidst growing concerns
The International Conference on Food Security on 7-8 September is hosting agriculture ministers from 15 nations, deputy ministers from eight countries and senior diplomats from 13 nations.
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Francis Fukuyama says a weakened Russia will present opportunities for Central Asia
While in Almaty for a book launch, US political scientist suggests that if Moscow comes out of Ukraine war diminished, the ‘Stans’ will have room to set their own policies without worrying about the Russian response.
COMMENT: The water and energy nexus in Central Asia
Climate change is real, and it calls for action at the global, regional, and national levels. One of its impacts is additional water stress in addition to what many countries experience already. Effective counteraction requires joint action.
Perspectives: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan building up for another potential round of fighting
An unusual constellation of outside players taking shape.
Exports from the West to Central Asia boom as sanctions on Russia remake global trade routes
Extreme sanctions on Russia have dramatically remade global trade flows Russia turns to its friends to act as transit countries for banned goods. And most have cooperated, both because of pressure placed on them by Moscow and the money they can make.
MACRO ADVISORY: Ruble’s fall creates currency risk in Central Asia and the Caucasus
The Russian ruble has fallen by 28.5% in value vs. the US dollar since the start of this year but it has yet to have a big impact on the currencies of the other members of the CIS. But it could do so soon.
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Tajik national allegedly behind second attack in a year on Iranian shrine
Officials say Islamic State responsible for attack that left one dead, but could have resulted in many more fatalities.
Tajikistan: President’s grandson is Instagram king. But is that all?
Mahmadzohir will theoretically be eligible to run for president in 2027.
PANNIER: Taliban’s ‘thirsty’ Qosh Tepa Canal looming large for Central Asia neighbours
Presidents of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan gathered for unprecedented summit, with officials wary of Afghan militants’ unbending stance on water issues at the border.
Report: Women from Tajikistan duped into building Russian drones
Tajiks are favoured for their ability to help translate communication with Iranian engineers.
Central Asia: Trade with China registers strong growth during first half of 2023
Uzbek figures differ significantly from Beijing’s data.
PANNIER: Central Asia’s dream of taking the train to the Arabian Sea a step closer to reality
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to railway’s route, but securing funding pledges for the multi-billion-dollar project remains a big problem.
Iran warns Islamic State leaders and fighters have moved to Afghanistan
Tehran, meanwhile, remains concerned for plight of Persian-speaking minority peoples of neighbouring country under Taliban.
PANNIER: There is no graceful exit from office for Central Asian presidents – except for the grave
Until a Central Asian president does manage to leave office and peacefully retire, the cycle of lifelong leaders is likely to continue.
Emerging Europe's longest-lasting leaders
Some leaders of Emerging Europe and Central Asia led their countries for decades. bne IntelliNews ranks them by their time in power.