Tajikistan: Education collapse shattering dreams Schools are thousands of teachers short of requirement; Salaries are dismal, educators are demoralized, children are bored. Mar 28, 2024
Perspectives: Alexei Navalny’s legacy rooted firmly in intelligentsia traditions The martyr’s rule begins. Igor Torbakov Mar 26, 2024
Tajik diaspora in Russia living in terror following Crocus City massacre In the days since the mass killing at the Crocus City concert hall near Moscow, blameless Tajik migrants across Russia have been subjected to threats, verbal abuse and increased harassment from law enforcement. Mar 25, 2024
Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party There was a large turnout for a public assembly in Almaty held to registered opposition to Putin's rule. Almaz Kumenov Mar 18, 2024
Central Asian states giving early thumbs-up to US-facilitated integration plan Positive sum > zero sum. Mar 18, 2024
United States launches initiative to foster Central Asian connectivity A new way of promoting rule of law. Mar 14, 2024
Tajikistan: Authorities struggling, and failing, to provide power to households Officials are guaranteeing up to eight hours of electricity daily, but no more. Mar 13, 2024
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan cheer as CASA-1000 sputters back to life The World Bank will provide money to complete Afghan section of the project, but it is keeping close tabs on funds. Mar 5, 2024
Swathes of Tajikistan crippled by unexplained power outage Increasingly cold weather in recent days has led to a spike in demand for power as many turned to their electrical heaters. Mar 1, 2024
Tajikistan takes swipe at women’s “immoral” Western clothing Some wants fines or even jail time for pop stars failing to behave in a sufficiently conservative manner. Feb 28, 2024
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan install water-monitoring stations on border The monitoring posts will provide automated and real-time digital data on the volumes of water passing through them. Feb 26, 2024
Rights watchdog group details how Russia stifles dissent on Ukraine war Legitimate criticism equals terrorism. Feb 20, 2024
Tajikistan: Roghun dam budget spiral to make authorities sweat Environmentalists are urging financial institutions to demand more assessments before giving any more money. Feb 19, 2024
Tajikistan to ramp up power exports to Afghanistan Barki Tojik says export contracts are not to blame for domestic shortages. Feb 14, 2024
Perspectives | Clock is ticking as Central Asia confronts water calamity Stakeholders need to collaborate, tackle waste and address the elephant in the room: Afghanistan. Sanat Kushkumbayev Feb 14, 2024