Tajikistan

Tajik President Wins Expected Landslide

With few alternatives on offer, most voters went for the obvious candidate – the current president.

Doing Business in Tajikistan No Easy Task

What Happens Beyond the Election?

Tajiks Struggle to Stem Tide of Drugs

Rahmonov is Firm Favourite, as Expected

Talks Fail to Avert Kyrgyz Opposition Rally

Government concessions not enough to persuade opposition to call off planned rally.

Agriculture in a Sorry State

Tajik Election Campaign Falls Flat

Behind the scenes there is talk of plots to split the opposition and curb the media, but on the surface the campaign is muted.

Indian Military Base Looks Unlikely

Coal Offers Alternative Energy Source