The “temporary” occupation of some Ukrainian territories by Russia is the most likely outcome of Moscow’s full-scale invasion, Czech President Petr Pavel said in an interview published on Sept. 23.…
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Struggling to Stem Extremism, Tajikistan Targets Beards and Head Scarves
After Tajiks were charged with a deadly attack in Moscow, the country has cracked down on signs of Islam. But experts say it’s not addressing the causes of terrorism. People…
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Sri Lankan Leftist Candidate Dissanayake Claims Presidential Election
Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa go forward after no candidates gained 50% in first round. The Sri Lankan presidential election will be decided in a runoff, the country’s election…
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One must not take Trump at his word, says Juncker
by Travis Foxby Travis FoxBudapest (5/7 – 11.11) Former European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker defended U.S. President Joe Biden after his disastrous debate performance last week and warned of his rival Donald Trump’s “incomplete…
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Europa’s slide to the Right
by Eli Barkerby Eli BarkerAfter the 2024 shock and the French elites are breaking into shell shock over the European Parliament outcome Europa’s slide to the right continues. The Christian Democrats remain firmly in…
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Tajik Authorities Keep Fiddling as Economy Smolders
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnEconomic expert says quick action to develop green economy is needed. In striving to counteract the country’s image as a font of Islamic militantism, Tajikistan’s leaders are dodging underlying economic…
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UNDP Tajikistan Engages in Open Dialogue on Preventing Extremism and Radicalization
UNDP’s project on the prevention of extremism, supported by Japan and Canada, recently organized an open dialogue involving prominent Tajik and international experts. The aim was to provide UNDP staff…
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China to Build $1.5 Billion Copper Smelter in Kazakhstan
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnThe Republic of Kazakhstan government has agreed with China Nonferrous Metal Mining (NFC) to build a smelter projected to have an annual copper production capacity of 300,000 tonnes. The agreement…
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Mysterious Wealth. How Did the Wife of the Prime Minister of Tajikistan Become the Owner of Luxury Real Estate in Dubai?
On May 16, Radio Ozodi published an article that experts from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) as part of the Dubai Unlocked project found documents indicating that Ikbolkhon…
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Tajikistan’s Dormant Political Scene Offers Soap Opera Dramatics
by Travis Foxby Travis FoxIntrigue, implausible plotlines, dramatic downfalls, wild rumours, and lingering uncertainties. Just the latest ingredients around fresh speculation that major political transition may be looming. The political scene in Tajikistan is…
