Tajikistan

There are many factors that contribute to the rapprochement between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, Tajik political scientist Parviz Mullojanov believes. In his opinion, there are no insoluble contradictions between the two countries, political will is needed to resolve the problems that have arisen on the border. Much also depends on the civil society of the two countries, which must seek peace and compromise. (more…)

Global warming became one of the most important problems in the world. It’s consequences are also present in Central Asia in forms of accelerated rate of glacial melting, rise of rivers’ level, hotter and drier summer. (more…)

In Tajikistan, the activities of commercial sex workers are now illegal. Experts believe that legalization of this sphere of activity in traditional Tajik society is not possible in the near future. (more…)

In recent years, more activists have appeared in large cities of the countries of the region who are not indifferent to the fate of their place of residence. However, the majority of citizens remain passive, and this is the weakest spot in conflicts with the authorities and influential groups, activists say. (more…)

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has expressed its readiness to help Tajikistan in the situation following the offensive of the Taliban (banned in Tajikistan and other Central Asian countries) in northern Afghanistan. Experts believe that Moscow, a key member of the CSTO, will not ask for anything in return, as it itself is interested in stability on the Tajik-Afghan border (more…)

According to the experts, without high-quality demographic policy and its diligent implementation, population growth in Central Asian countries will be accompanied by a high burden on economies and increased poverty in these countries. (more…)

In addition to the problems of ensuring security on the territories bordering with Afghanistan, the Central Asian countries will still have to deal with the issues of receiving refugees from Afghanistan. (more…)

In Tajikistan, most cases of sexual violence against children are committed by people in close relationships. Experts say that parents should talk to their children about sexual safety and teach the child to say “no”. (more…)

Since early June 2021, weather forecasters in all Central Asian states report abnormal heat. According to experts, the average air temperature in the region will be increasing every year. (more…)