Tajikistan

Voter Unawareness in Tajik Southeast

Tajik Opposition's Election Plans Dashed

No one was predicting a surprise victory for the challenger, but she has dropped out of the race before it even starts.

Reviving Russian in Tajikistan

Female Presidential Candidate a First for Tajikistan

Tajikistan: Many Candidates, No Pluralism

But why is the government so keen to crush opposition election chances?

Tajik Opposition Candidate Seeks Consensus

Interview with Oinikhol Bobonazarova, a veteran NGO figure picked to stand against the current president.

Surprise Candidate for Tajik Opposition

Opposition bloc settles for leading civil society figure rather than politician.

Shanghai Bloc Struggles for Relevance

Leading members Russia and China ultimately have separate interests, especially when it comes to trade and energy deals in Central Asia.

Tajik Opposition Still Unclear on Election Tactics

Central Asia at Risk From Post-2014 Afghanistan

Militant groups could use greater freedom of movement within Afghanistan to target countries to the north, experts say.