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Both have long-duration electricity supply agreements signed before the Taliban returned to power.

Central Asia sees its economic future in China, not Russia.

The pressure comes months after a crackdown in the Pamirs against followers of the Europe-based religious leader.

The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region.

What is Tajikistan prepared to give China as it struggles to settle its liabilities?

The Tajik-Chinese Mining Company is a major contributor to GDP, but its own numbers don’t always add up.

It is still possible to avoid the draft by paying a large fee.

The U.S. is pressing companies to show vigilance over export control evasion attempts.

Because official statistics are nonsense, we look to personnel reshuffles to understand where the government recognizes it is underperforming. Our weekly briefing.

Projects include a new tunnel, stadiums, parks, and a university building.

Donors need to diversify, set clearer goals and emphasize accountability, argues a new report.

A better-connected GBAO would benefit Dushanbe and Beijing, but could change the face of a unique region.

The visit came shortly after the top U.S. general in the region dropped by.

More than 7,000 Kyrgyz nationals applied for seasonal farming jobs in Britain.

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