David Trilling
Monday, September 15, 2014 - 07:07
The Tajik scholar whose June arrest on espionage charges ignited an international outcry has been allowed to leave Tajikistan.
Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 06:20
Murky cases of violence are nothing new in the area: Khorog was the epicenter of a military operation in 2012 that killed dozens, including at least 22 civilians, but was never clearly explained by authorities.
Monday, March 31, 2014 - 10:13
According to interviews with U.N. diplomats, most of whom preferred to speak on condition of anonymity for fear of angering Moscow, the targets of Russian threats included Moldova, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan as well as a number of African countries.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - 11:15
Border regions of Tajikistan similar calls are often made by the local population toward their government – there is a feeling that their government should match the assertiveness of the Kyrgyz side with respect to territorial claims.
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 07:44
Should the new restrictions bite into Russia’s economy, they will have a painful trickle-down effect on the former Soviet republics of Central Asia.
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 10:31
As the population grows, and arable land in the surrounding valleys grows scarce, the increasing militarization of the border raises the potential for violence.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 12:07
Washington lobbyist Fabiani & Company currently has a $100,000-per-month contract to promote Rogun and Tajikistan on behalf of an obscure offshore entity with links to Tajikistan’s president, Imomali Rakhmon.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 11:19
Now that Russian forces are firmly ensconced in Crimea, Central Asian leaders will likely have a hard time trusting the Kremlin on issues relating to economic and political sovereignty.
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 13:10
American policy has done little for the country’s long-term security, promoting personal patronage networks instead of durable institutions to manage a peaceful transition of power in Uzbekistan.
Monday, February 17, 2014 - 14:32
But thanks to US disclosure laws, publicly available records show that a Washington lobbying firm has received a significant chunk of cash from the aluminum maker.