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
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
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
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
Kazakhstan prioritizing water management measures in 2024 An update on environmental developments in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 8, 2024
Tajikistan: Social norms complicate battle against domestic violence One in two Tajik women are believed to have been victims to domestic violence. Feb 5, 2024
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan excite football fans with Asia Cup run There is a scenario – admittedly highly remote – in which the two nations meet in the final. Feb 1, 2024
Tajikistan's president urges public to stockpile food for two years (again) Rahmon has not explained, however, where people can get so much food or how they should store it. Jan 29, 2024
Watchdog group pushes for fresh impact study on Tajikistan megaproject Existing study for Roghun Dam’s impact is outdated. Jan 24, 2024
Beijing making soft power push in Central Asia with vocational training initiative An update of educational developments in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Dec 15, 2023
China building influence in Central Asia’s information space An update of educational developments in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Dec 15, 2023