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Conscripts in Central Asia, a dangerous obligation

bluedomes August 22, 2022 0 Comment

Soldiers in the Central Asian republics have to face worse dangers than enemy bullets or shells. Bullying, hazing, accidents, and psychological pressure are responsible for a large share of deaths and injuries among conscripts,...

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The European Union’s Tajik contradiction

bluedomes July 8, 2022 0 Comment

The different bodies of the European Union are issuing contradictory messages regarding Tajikistan. From condemning the government’s actions and repressive measures in its easternmost region, to looking to invest in the country’s largest infrastructure...

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The ‘new normal’ along the Tajik-Kyrgyz border

bluedomes June 14, 2022 0 Comment

Since the spring 2021 clash between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, the situation along the border continues to be unstable and we have now grown accustomed to reports of shootings and casualties. Despite last year’s conflict,...

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Turkey and Central Asian military cooperation: more than just drones

bluedomes May 25, 2022 8 Comments

From arms sales to joint military exercises and cooperation agreements, in the last few years Turkey has stepped up its security links with the Central Asian nations. This has opened new opportunities for the...

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Tajikistan takes centre stage amid the Afghan crisis

bluedomes September 14, 2021 9 Comments

Tajikistan has recently become the centre of attention for Eurasian geopolitics. The Central Asian nation stood out in the region for its outspoken criticism of the Taliban takeover, and it will also host two...

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Central Asian leaders’ meeting yields results even before taking place

bluedomes August 5, 2021 3 Comments

On August 5 and 6 the Central Asian presidents are meeting in the Turkmen resort of Avaza to celebrate the Third Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. A symbolic event...

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Russia steps up its (uneven) relations with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan following the border crisis

bluedomes May 19, 2021 1 Comment

Vladimir Putin has significantly increased his contacts with his Tajik and Kyrgyz counterparts following the border clashes between the Central Asian neighbours. While the Kremlin might favour Dushanbe over Bishkek, its main aim is...

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Japarov fails his first major test as president of Kyrgyzstan

bluedomes May 3, 2021 2 Comments

Less than five months after becoming Kyrgyzstan’s president, Sadyr Japarov has had to face a crisis with neighbouring Tajikistan. After a series of remarks in March that contributed to tense relations with the Tajiks,...

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Tajik-Uzbek relations, from fists to handshakes

bluedomes April 28, 2021 0 Comment

This summer’s visit of Uzbekistan’s Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Tajikistan is the latest development in the neighbours’ bilateral ties. For years, the Tajik and Uzbek governments had probably the worst relations among all the five...

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Homosexuality in Central Asia: A problem of social mentality?

bluedomes January 16, 2021 0 Comment

Members of the LGBTQ community throughout Central Asia suffer unimaginable hardships. Each day they are forced to decide between living openly, which could lead to punishment and death under their oppressive regimes or hiding...