As Russian economy sputters, UK lures Central Asian labor migrants More than 7,000 Kyrgyz nationals applied for seasonal farming jobs in Britain. Joanna Lillis Jun 15, 2022
Tajik Islamic State network fundraises in Russia Supporters are growing an online network in the Tajik language. Many of the donors appear to be in Russia. Lucas Webber, Laith Alkhouri Jun 13, 2022
Tajikistan ends cold war with Iran as it seeks new trade, security partners Dushanbe regularly used to accuse Tehran of supporting militant activity, but no longer. Jun 3, 2022
Uzbekistan commits to buying power from Tajikistan’s Roghun plant A sales agreement should be drawn up and signed by the end of the year. Jun 3, 2022
Perspectives | How to bridge Tajikistan’s rural-urban divide on climate change awareness Rural Tajiks are less aware of climate change. The government must improve education to prepare for the inevitable hardships that will impact them most. Elizabeth Woods, Thomas Baker, William Adkison May 30, 2022
Afghanistan: The Taliban’s first fall and an opening for Tajik journalists Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies. Text by a Tajik journalist, Photos by Parviz Amirjonov May 20, 2022
Afghanistan in hock to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for electricity An Afghan official blames the Ukraine war for choking the banking system in Central Asia, but the fact remains the Taliban regime is broke. Joanna Lillis May 19, 2022
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? Maximilian Hess Apr 19, 2022
China makes fresh forays into gold mining sector in Tajikistan Chinese investors often get generous tax breaks in the country. Kamila Ibragimova Apr 15, 2022
Tajikistan authorities dither as remittance plunge looms The president has given no indication he has a plan, other than to instruct the public to stockpile two years’ worth of food. Kamila Ibragimova Apr 8, 2022
Tajiks rush to offload dollars Absent information from authorities, rumors are driving wild market swings. Kamila Ibragimova Mar 31, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Batken’s entrepreneurs struggle while officials weave lofty dreams A fledgling job-creating enterprise offers hope in a troubled corner of the country, where the government talks big and does little. Peter Leonard Mar 30, 2022
Kyrgyz celebrate Nowruz without Tajik neighbors The president’s visit to Batken was a missed opportunity for peacemaking, locals say. A Kyrgyzstani journalist and Danil Usmanov Mar 23, 2022
Perspectives | Russian invasion dealing China a Silk Road economic setback But Kazakhstan has more to lose. Nathan Hutson Mar 21, 2022
Tidal wave of austerity crashing against Tajikistan as Russian economy nears precipice Tajikistan has hitched itself firmly to the Russian economy. Now it’s in deep trouble. Kamila Ibragimova Mar 14, 2022
