Tajikistan
CEE companies weather the COVID-19 crisis
Prompt and decisive government intervention, financial lifelines and firms’ involvement in global value chains have helped minimise insolvencies, says EIB/EBRD report.
UN rapporteur issues chilling Tajikistan ‘civil war’ warning
After so-called anti-terrorism operation in GBAO that may have led to the deaths of 40 or more people, many Pamiris said to be living in fear of return to violent 1990s conflict.
Nine dead after Tajikistan launches ‘anti-terrorist operation’ in GBAO
Restive region has seen series of protests since death in custody of activist arrested as kidnapping suspect. No evidence of terrorists in midst of protesters has been presented by authorities.
Iran, Tajikistan unveil military drone factory in Dushanbe
Allies step up defence cooperation as security situation in Afghanistan deteriorates. Iranians have rapidly become a big regional drone power.
Lukashenko hits out at lack of unity shown by member nations of Russia-led military bloc
In front of Putin in Moscow, Belarusian dictator addresses counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Armenia.
EBRD expects 30% GDP contraction in Ukraine in 2022, lowers emerging Europe projections
The EBRD has cut its 2022 emerging Europe growth forecasts again, reflecting a sharp downgrade for Ukraine and the regional fallout from the war and sanctions.
Perspectives | Does a Russian bank merit a sanctions waiver for Central Asia?
Transkapitalbank has requested the US Treasury let it continue to operate in Central Asia.
Kyrgyzstan alarmed by Tajikistan’s reported purchase of Bayraktar drones
Kyrgyzstan had hoped its own acquisition of the same drones last year would give it a strategic edge over Tajikistan.
Perspectives | Facing food crisis, Tajikistan returns to Washington with begging bowl
Dushanbe is dependent on Russia and indebted to China. Will the IMF come to the rescue?
China makes fresh forays into gold mining sector in Tajikistan
Chinese investors often get generous tax breaks in the country.
LONG READ: Afghanistan key to uncorking Russia's access to South Asia
To the West, Russia is once more viewed as an international pariah. For a viable economic path, Moscow must look east and south across Asia. Afghanistan as well as Central Asia could be crucial to its plans.
Don’t forget Afghanistan, pleads Uzbekistan, as Ukraine war rages
Russia used the meeting in China to emphasise its importance in Central Asia.
Moscow warns Islamist militant infiltration of Central Asia could 'export instability to Russia'
Foreign Minister Lavrov says plans of Islamic State and build-up of detachments of Jamaat Ansarullah and Islamic Movement Uzbekistan around Afghan-Tajik and Afghan-Uzbek borders “are an alarming sign”.
EBRD slashes 2022 growth forecasts but only nations embroiled in war to enter recession
Ukraine's economy forecast to contract by 20% and projections worsen across emerging Europe — except for Eurasian oil and gas producers Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
Perspectives | Islamic State in Afghanistan seeks to recruit Uzbeks, Tajiks, Kyrgyz
ISKP is reaching out to minorities in Afghanistan and their ethnic cousins in post-Soviet Central Asia.
Taliban, terrorist groups ‘set to destabilise Central Asia within six weeks’
US think tank says Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan in particular risk infiltration by ISIS and Al-Qaeda.
Kazakhstan mulls suspension of dollar trading as tenge drops sharply amid Russia sanctions
Currencies of remittance-dependent Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan also under heavy pressure.
Russia attempts to contrive appearance of support from Central Asian allies
Uzbekistan issued a clarification to underline its neutral position over the war in Ukraine.
Iran refers to ‘Nato’s provocations’, Central Asia nations tread carefully in response to Russia’s Ukraine invasion
Tehran does, however, say the war is not a solution, while Kazakhstan’s foreign minister remarks that recognising breakaway parts of Ukraine is not on the agenda.
