Succession plans in Tajikistan may face rising risks

President Emomali Rahmon’s eldest son Rustam is well-placed to succeed his father as leader in the future

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  • Political status quo
  • Grooming a successor
  • The role of security services
  • Economic uncertainty
  • Solid growth numbers...
  • ...but looming risks
  • Security dilemmas
  • Dealing with the Taliban
  • Russia's security umbrella

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