Tajikistan: The Destruction of Democracy
Frankfurt, London (12/08 – 80) It seems that the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) has become a hostage to its investments in Tajikistan. In...
Kazakhstan’s game-changing role
Kazakhstan, the giant of Central Asia, has been bolstering its connections with neighboring nations and major economies across Asia and Europe The global trade...
Tajikistan’s Pamirs: A Perfect Political Storm on the Roof of the World
Berlin (25/7 – 16.67) The table is set for the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast to remain a geopolitical hotspot. Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO), eastern Tajikistan,...
De-radicalisation of Ideology Is the Best Way to Tackle Islamic Terrorism: Sri Lankan Expert
Colombo (25/7 – 30.77) In his book “Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre: Lessons for the International Community,” terrorism expert Dr. Rohan Gunaratna emphasizes the...
Kazakhstan Starts Arbitration Process Over Oilfield Development Costs
Paris, Brussels (29/7 – 75) Kazakhstan has started arbitration proceedings against companies developing Kashagan and Karachaganak oilfields, over US$13 billion and $3.5 billion respectively...
“Paper Tiger” or “Snow Leopard”: The EU Sanctions Tajikistan One Year On?
Brussels, Frankfurt (29/5 – 33) European Parliament members have strongly condemned ongoing repression by the authorities of Tajikistan against journalists, activists and protesters in the Gorno-Badakhshan...
NATO Summit Concludes with 90-Point Communique
Frankfurt, Brussels (14/7 – 30) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has concluded a summit held on July 11-12 in Vilnius, Lithuania, having issued a...
Kenges Rakishev: Influential Entrepreneur from Kazakhstan
Paris, Washington (13/7 – 50) Kenes Rakishev (Keñes Hamitūly Raqyşev) aka Kenges Rakishev is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, former special envoy for Kazakhstan, head of...
Erdogan Playing His Last Hand
The devastating earthquakes in southeastern Turkey have altered the political landscape in the country to an alarming degree for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who...
Tajikistan tyranny triggers new wave of refugees in Europe!
The Pamir Gate triggers a geopolitical crisis. Berlin (2/5 – 100) For the Pamiri ethnic minority and the inhabitants of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous...