Tajikistan
Uzbek goodwill expands Tajikistan's external access
President Shavqat Mirzioyev's visit to Tajikistan has helped further improve a relationship he has worked hard to mend
UzbekistanKyrgyz-Tajik border conflict resolution may not work
A bout of unusually fierce fighting has brought a new commitment to resolving disputes, but only with top-down solutions
Central AsiaKyrgyz-Tajik plan shows will to fix conflict causes
A joint commitment to defining the Tajik-Kyrgyz border seems to reflect a will to end a bout of local conflict
Central AsiaKyrgyz-Tajik clashes risk more serious escalation
Tensions between civilians along a Tajik-Kyrgyz border stretch quickly escalated into shooting between security forces
KyrgyzstanCentral Asia's vaccination campaigns will be patchy
Governments are focusing on Russia's Sputnik V vaccine as it is available, reliable and politically uncomplicated
Central AsiaModest Central Asian-Afghan projects will succeed best
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan are working on transport and energy projects, some leading to Pakistan
Central AsiaTajik stability not assured as Rahmon entrenches rule
The president is now in office until 2027 thanks to a ballot in which he officially won 91% of the vote
TajikistanTajik election may be president's last before handover
President Rahmon has dispelled doubt by standing for election again, to become the longest-serving former Soviet leader
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