The modern-day struggle sessions of Central Asia The apology or recantation is uploaded to social media. Often, there is a pretense of the repentance being voluntary. But that is not always the case. Jun 25, 2020
Moscow’s delayed Victory Day in photos Most foreign leaders stayed away, but Putin’s Central Asian crew is a dependable lot. Jun 24, 2020
Tajikistan: Arrests spark fresh unrest in Pamirs Government troops are rumored to have been dispatched to quell the trouble. May 27, 2020
Tajikistan strains credibility with apparent COVID-19 turnaround Officials say 1,000 people have recovered in a two-day period. May 22, 2020
Tajikistan sees unusual protests, authorities react with force Chinese workers rallied with a demand to be allowed to travel home. May 21, 2020
Tajikistan: Reporter for independent newspaper assaulted Gurbati had been a target of a smear campaign by pro-government trolls. May 11, 2020
Tajikistan plunges from denial to full-blown crisis As the confirmed cases quickly mount into the hundreds, doctors complain of lack of resources. May 4, 2020
Tajikistan: Succession process near close as president’s son named Senate chair Rustam Emomali would take over if anything happens to his father. Apr 17, 2020
Tajikistan: Court says news website serves as platform for terrorists Akhbor has been unavailable in Tajikistan for the past two years. Apr 9, 2020
Tajikistan's nonchalance on coronavirus shows cracks Critics are exasperated by the government’s passivity, warning that the reforms needed for Tajikistan to weather this moment should have been adopted “the day before yesterday.” Apr 6, 2020
Perspectives | Tajikistan’s security ties with China a Faustian bargain Tajikistan is hooked on the Chinese economy. It’s now taking risky security advice from Beijing. Bradley Jardine, Edward Lemon Mar 2, 2020
Tajikistan: Fraud-ridden election hands crushing win to ruling party The election was a pro forma exercise. Mar 2, 2020
Tajikistan’s election mystery: Why is it happening? The authorities have made little effort to disguise their disregard for the polls. Feb 28, 2020
Tajikistan sees mass arrests ahead of elections Islamic authorities appear to be the target. Jan 27, 2020
Tajikistan: Arrows fired across ex-mayor's bow as associates face prison time Ubaidulloev is widely seen as the Kremlin's man. Jan 15, 2020