Tajikistan
Jailing moderate Tajik Islamists will backfire
The president eliminates a moderating force whose supporters may now look to radical Islamist groups
TajikistanRussia will remain committed to Tajikistan's defence
A Russian army announcement seems to reverse policy, but is unlikely to signify a withdrawal from Central Asia
RussiaTajikistan's Rahmon tightens hold on power
Rahmon on brink of being named Leader of the Nation and acquiring legal immunity
TajikistanRussian direct Afghan intervention is unlikely for now
Moscow has the capacity, but not (yet) the will, to intervene militarily in Afghanistan
RussiaRegime's claim portends darker era in Tajikistan
Government claims Dushanbe attacks carried out on orders of banned Islamic Renaissance Party; party leader detained
TajikistanTajikistan security tightens as regime asserts control
Deadly clashes rock Tajikistan as regime forces closure of Islamic party and cracks down on opposition
TajikistanTajikistan security will tighten after attacks
Deadly attacks increase stability concerns; violence will provide oppotuntuites for Russia to deepen security influence
TajikistanTajikistan's authorites look to asset control
Tajikistan bans Islamic party and orders it to stop all activities; social media also restricted by authorities
Tajikistan
