Tajikistan
Exploring China’s growing role in Central Asia
China's engagement with Central Asia has deepened considerably over the past two decades, manifesting in substantial economic, political, and infrastructure investments. This sustained interest has transformed China into an increasingly piv
The 'Decommunization' Of Dushanbe
Dushanbe is undergoing a relentless demolition and development drive, vividly documented in before-and-after images. Many locals now struggle to recognise their own capital, testament to the profound and rapid changes fundamentally challeng
Over 12,600 Central Asians Identified in Russian Army
A Ukrainian state initiative has identified a significant number of Central Asian citizens serving with the Russian army, according to data released by the "I Want to Live" project. This initiative, part of the broader Ukraine-Central Asia
Iran Said It Opened A Drone Factory In Tajikistan. But There's No Sign Of It.
Four years have passed since Iran publicly announced the establishment of a drone factory in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, yet its operational status—indeed, its very existence—remains profoundly unclear. This persistent ambiguity raises fundamenta
Dushanbe Joins ADB Infrastructure Programme
Tajikistan signs onto the Asian Development Bank’s regional connectivity initiative, gaining access to $400m in concessional financing.
Remittance Volumes to Central Asia Fall 18% Year-on-Year
A combination of ruble depreciation and tighter Russian labour market conditions has produced the largest single-year drop in regional remittance flows on record.
Tajikistan’s Debt to China: A New Dependency?
Half of Tajikistan’s external debt is now owed to a single creditor in Beijing. New loan terms reveal a quietly tightening grip.