One of the most interesting phenomena in Tajikistan the general public’s perception of the world. The sad fact is that we have been cut from the rest of the world for more than 70 years and now that we have the freedom to go on and explore, we find ourselves in the mental prison […]
Recently, I was arguing that Tajik migrants have become a powerful tool in Russia’s hands against Tajikistan. Tajikistan would never get in direct conflict with Russia and labor migration would be one of the main reasons for that. The contradictions over construction of Rogun power station could easily become a strong reason for further […]
Yesterday Tajiksitan celebrated Constitution Day. Also, last year, on that date Emomali Rahmon was reelected for his first 7 year term according to the new amended constitution. IA Regnum conducted a poll amongst the political experts on the successes and failures of President Rahmon during the past year.
According to the experts, one of the […]
The other day I was reporting that Iran in recent years has become the major foreign investor in Tajikistan and it has plans to make huge investments, especially in hydroenergy sector.
Tajik boy said in response:
In any case the investments are good and I am glad someone is committed to re-build Tajikistan.
Indeed, the Iranian investments […]
This is the first time I hear that Russia donated a food aid to support the World Food Program’s operations in Tajikistan. I think it is an unusual thing. This program could never be associated with Russia. It is a strange mix. Usually Russia supports the military initiatives or big industrial projects (hydro-energy or […]
China and Tajikistan signed several agreements to strengthen economic cooperation as Tajik President Emomali Rakhmonov pays a weeklong official visit to China.
President Rakhmonov visited China before and frequently met with the country’s leaders on the sidelines of various summits and forums. This time it is different. Rakhmonov arrived at Beijing with a large group […]
Following the article of Alexander Sadykov about the disagreement of OSCE and CIS observers on presidential election in Tajikistan. Today Asia plus reported that four representatives of OSCE were deported from Moscow to Prague for violation of visa regulations.
In the morning the representatives of OSCE were coming from Dushanbe to Yekateriburg. After […]
Energy politics is gradually becoming a major element of Central Asian politics. With Tajikistan seeking to become a leading power exporter, energy politics can cause tensions with Uzbekistan.
Central Asia’s Water Disputes
While Central Asia’s oil and gas reserves have not attracted international attention until recently, the region’s abundant water resources have been an important resource […]
The British visa application rules for the citizens of Tajikistan have been changed. The information agency REGNUM reports that from 22nd of August the Tajik citizens who live inside the country will apply for British visas in Almaty and Moscow. Previously Tajik applicants had to go to Tashkent (Uzbekistan) which was more problematic because […]
The president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Hamid Karzai, the president of Afghanistan are visiting Tajikistan, both of them are going to attend the conference of Persian-speaking countries, which is held in Dushanbe. Of course the hero of the day is Ahmadinejad. His visit draws the attention of the whole world.
Five memoranda of […]
