Tajikistan
French intelligence scrambles to address Tajik terrorist blind spot ahead of Paris Olympics
Major Islamist terror attacks in Iran and Russia give security services cause for concern.
Central Asia and the struggle for water
The Kyrgyz have a saying: "El bashi bolboy, suu bashi bol", which translates to: "Do not be the head of the people, but be at the source, the head of the water." This old proverb remains extremely relevant today. Water is life.
Better Eurasian transport links to open new markets for Central Asia
With the development of the Eurasian Transport Network, new north-south transport corridors will give access to India and other South Asian markets, turning the region into an international transport hub, Eurasian Development Bank research shows.
Four years to turn Central Asia’s water woes around
Landlocked region set to experience constant water stress once Afghanistan's Qosh Tepa canal project is completed in 2028 if steps to improve water management are not taken, say experts at a Eurasian Development Bank forum.
Eurasian Development Bank forecasts robust economic growth for member states in 2024
Growth is expected to remain strong in the three Central Asian economies, but to moderate in Armenia, Belarus and Russia.
China’s Xi uses SCO summit trip to further build Central Asia ties
Beijing has been expanding its influence in the region for years, securing access to raw materials and transport routes.
Eurasian Development Bank moves into Central Asia’s Islamic finance sector
Regional development bank hopes to give new impetus to Islamic finance in Central Asia.
Perspectives: ISKP posing rising threat to Central Asia
Outreach campaign shifts into top gear.
“Recruiting ground” for jihadist terrorists Tajikistan bans hijab
Rahmon administration seen floundering in attempts at shedding country’s growing image as a font of Islamic militantism.
Rerouting of Russia trade to add more Caucasus, Central Asia growth in 2024-2025, says Oxford Economics
Relatively small component of expanded commerce comes from evading sanctions on particular goods, analysis argues.
Turkish intelligence reportedly foiled terrorist plot to attack Moscow mall after Crocus City massacre
Turkey’s role as a “jihadist hub” again under scrutiny after report that bustling shopping centre was in crosshairs of Islamic State.
Forget oil, forget gas. Kyrgyzstan has plans to power Central Asia with water
Upstream nation sets out to become a regional energy hub based on hydro. The battle to find billions in funding has begun.
Kyrgyzstan sets itself a herculean hydro task in massive energy reform
At special forum in Vienna, ministers present financial institutions with ambitious projects that could power growth across Central Asia.
Blow to Tajikistan efforts to fight “terror” image as eight arrested in US on ISIS fears
Swoop will add to fears poor, repressed Central Asia nation is somewhat out of control as a recruiting ground for terrorists.
Tajik authorities keep fiddling as economy smoulders
Economic expert says quick action to develop green economy is needed.
Suicide fighters training in Afghanistan religious schools a danger to CSTO nations, warns likely next Tajik leader
Rustam Emomali says dozens of extremist and terrorist groups have strengthened positions on Afghan soil despite Taliban claiming to have things under control.
IMF: Scars of conflict are deeper and longer lasting in Middle East and Central Asia
The negative economic effects of conflicts are larger and more persistent, partly reflecting a sharper impact of higher-intensity conflicts in these regions.
What on earth is going on? Russian map for children has no Tajikistan
Tajik journalist astonished by atlas that loses an entire country.
Tajikistan working on plan to export freshwater from mountain lake to Gulf countries
Body of water was created by 1911 earthquake. Experts worry another quake could cause devastating floods, thus draining it could solve more than one problem.
PANNIER: Russia is pushing Turkmenistan out of the natural gas market
Moscow’s moves to take over Central Asian pipeline capacity for deliveries to China might explain unusual urgency in the Turkmen search for new customers.