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For some Afghans trying to make a new life abroad, Tajikistan feels like a step backwards.

Al-Azaim Tajiki has become one of the most vigorous Islamic State evangelists targeting Central Asia.

Supporters are growing an online network in the Tajik language. Many of the donors appear to be in Russia.

Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies.

Misogyny as government policy, neighborly outreach, and Russia tries hard to make Turkmenistan feel appreciated. Our weekly briefing.

Russia used the meeting in China to emphasize its importance in Central Asia.

The future shape of Sino-Turkmen cooperation is going to be one of Serdar Berdymukhamedov’s biggest challenges. This and more in our weekly briefing.

Dushanbe says the volume of illegal narcotics it interdicted in 2021 increased by 69 percent year-on-year.

Power exports continue as payment arrears mount.

Despite Ashgabat’s fervent diplomacy, one ingredient is missing from its dream project across Afghanistan. Our weekly briefing.

Uzbekistan says it will not accept Afghan refugees.

Arbitrary collective punishment, breadlines before dawn, and a resurgence of diplomacy. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.

Over 180 Afghan students who became trapped when the Taliban took power have finally resumed their studies in Bishkek.

Middle-class Afghans with the means to navigate Tajikistan’s bureaucracy see the country as a springboard to the West.

Behind the scenes with an American negotiator who helped forge a radical new level of U.S. engagement in Central Asia after 9/11.