Tajikistan
BALKANS/CIS: Russian FDI inflow belies its potential
In 2006, FDI flowed fastest into South-eastern Europe and the CIS, inflows that are expected to...
BalkansCIS: Dushanbe Summit shows organisation in disarray
The CIS summit in Dushanbe over the weekend concluded with the signing of an amended CIS treaty,...
CisTAJIKISTAN: Drug-trafficking presents major challenge
Tajikistan has emerged as a frontline state in the war on drugs and is bearing the brunt of the...
TajikistanCENTRAL ASIA: Migration stabilises but remains high
The five states of Central Asia have experienced significant outward and intra-regional migration...
Central AsiaRUSSIA/CHINA/CENTRAL ASIA: Security dominates SCO aims
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit took place in Bishkek yesterday. The SCO...
Central AsiaCENTRAL ASIA: Demographics pose development challenges
Central Asia's demographic profile differs in important ways from other transitional economies...
Central AsiaCENTRAL ASIA: Deep-seated corruption scars the region
The region's autocratic regimes, lack of transparency and independent judiciary have made...
Central AsiaRUSSIA/CENTRAL ASIA: Security problems solidify ties
Russia is strengthening the military component of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation...
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