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
Tajikistan enacts mandatory vehicle recycling fee The one-off tax will be collected upon registration of a new vehicle or, for vehicles already in circulation, during mandatory technical inspections. Jan 25, 2024
Watchdog group pushes for fresh impact study on Tajikistan megaproject Existing study for Roghun Dam’s impact is outdated. Jan 24, 2024
Tajikistan: As expat worker life gets harder, Russian citizenship tempts Around 87,000 Tajik nationals got Russian citizenship in the first half of 2023. Jan 16, 2024
Turkish envoy drops hint on imminent Kyrgyz-Tajik land deal Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in remarks broadcast on Tajik state television that a frontier demarcation agreement would be signed in March. Jan 11, 2024
Tajikistan looks to China, Russia for internet services and security The telecoms regular admitted in November that a staggering 95 percent of the country’s territory is covered by only outdated 2G mobile connections. Jan 10, 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
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan drop fresh hints on border deal Conversations have focused on key roads and access to remote settlements. Dec 4, 2023
Central Asia: All roads seem to lead to Mongolia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Nov 24, 2023
Tajikistan: Communications regulator loosening monopoly The quality of the internet has been severely compromised by restrictions placed on the market. Nov 24, 2023
Central Asia: Prosecutors probe for ways to improve authoritarian justice Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Nov 17, 2023
Tajikistan: Migrants trapped between currency depreciation and harassment Prices for basic staples have risen sharply, depressing the value of the remittances being sent home from Russia. Nov 9, 2023
As Iran tries to revive Tajikistan ties, Saudis pledge financial support President Ebrahim Raisi lashed out at the legacy of the U.S. presence in Afghanistan. Nov 8, 2023