Tajikistan
A maze of smuggler tunnels: the Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan border
The four smuggling tunnels found so far may only be a small part of the total.
Tajikistan: Citizen journalists targeted by relentless repression machine
Conventional media outlets have all been obliterated by the government.
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Book review | China’s “detached” power
A new book exposes the hollowness of many Western assumptions about China’s role in Central Asia.
As Russian economy sputters, UK lures Central Asian labour migrants
More than 7,000 Kyrgyz nationals applied for seasonal farming jobs in Britain
China hectors Central Asia to steer clear of big power politics
Foreign Minister Wang Yi used a visit to Central Asia to talk about the United States. But his counterparts wanted to talk business.
Explainer | Why Tajikistan’s Pamiris don’t trust their government
Dushanbe wants obedience but treats the region as something to be exploited and ignored.
CEE companies weather the COVID-19 crisis
Prompt and decisive government intervention, financial lifelines and firms’ involvement in global value chains have helped minimise insolvencies, says EIB/EBRD report.
UN rapporteur issues chilling Tajikistan ‘civil war’ warning
After so-called anti-terrorism operation in GBAO that may have led to the deaths of 40 or more people, many Pamiris said to be living in fear of return to violent 1990s conflict.
Nine dead after Tajikistan launches ‘anti-terrorist operation’ in GBAO
Restive region has seen series of protests since death in custody of activist arrested as kidnapping suspect. No evidence of terrorists in midst of protesters has been presented by authorities.
Iran, Tajikistan unveil military drone factory in Dushanbe
Allies step up defence cooperation as security situation in Afghanistan deteriorates. Iranians have rapidly become a big regional drone power.
Lukashenko hits out at lack of unity shown by member nations of Russia-led military bloc
In front of Putin in Moscow, Belarusian dictator addresses counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Armenia.
EBRD expects 30% GDP contraction in Ukraine in 2022, lowers emerging Europe projections
The EBRD has cut its 2022 emerging Europe growth forecasts again, reflecting a sharp downgrade for Ukraine and the regional fallout from the war and sanctions.
Perspectives | Does a Russian bank merit a sanctions waiver for Central Asia?
Transkapitalbank has requested the US Treasury let it continue to operate in Central Asia.
Kyrgyzstan alarmed by Tajikistan’s reported purchase of Bayraktar drones
Kyrgyzstan had hoped its own acquisition of the same drones last year would give it a strategic edge over Tajikistan.
Perspectives | Facing food crisis, Tajikistan returns to Washington with begging bowl
Dushanbe is dependent on Russia and indebted to China. Will the IMF come to the rescue?
China makes fresh forays into gold mining sector in Tajikistan
Chinese investors often get generous tax breaks in the country.
LONG READ: Afghanistan key to uncorking Russia's access to South Asia
To the West, Russia is once more viewed as an international pariah. For a viable economic path, Moscow must look east and south across Asia. Afghanistan as well as Central Asia could be crucial to its plans.
Don’t forget Afghanistan, pleads Uzbekistan, as Ukraine war rages
Russia used the meeting in China to emphasise its importance in Central Asia.
Moscow warns Islamist militant infiltration of Central Asia could 'export instability to Russia'
Foreign Minister Lavrov says plans of Islamic State and build-up of detachments of Jamaat Ansarullah and Islamic Movement Uzbekistan around Afghan-Tajik and Afghan-Uzbek borders “are an alarming sign”.
EBRD slashes 2022 growth forecasts but only nations embroiled in war to enter recession
Ukraine's economy forecast to contract by 20% and projections worsen across emerging Europe — except for Eurasian oil and gas producers Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
