Tajikistan
Tajikistan's key metals plant needs upgrade
The government recognises its giant aluminium plant needs investment but will be reluctant to cede control
TajikistanEnding Central Asian water impasse looks more possible
Early comments from a new Uzbek leadership suggest a willingness to discuss and fix a region-wide challenge
Central AsiaUzbek-Tajik flights offer hope of Central Asian thaw
Passenger flights between near neighbours are a small step towards mending a difficult relationship
UzbekistanRussia will build on existing Central Asian alliances
President Putin is visiting three friendly 'stans' but not the two more difficult states
RussiaNarrowing political power is risky for Tajik leader
By restricting access to power to his family, the president alienates a wide range of political and regional interests
TajikistanRussian plans to shift air units close to Afghanistan
Moscow has a longstanding defence ally in Tajikistan and is exploring the use of a forward air base there
RussiaBailout may strain Tajik finances without fixing banks
The government is taking a risk by allocating funds it can ill afford to ailing banks
TajikistanChina quietly emerges as Central Asian security player
A company of Chinese soldiers on exercise in Tajikistan may be the start of greater security cooperation
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