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Rogun Dam
Blackouts in Tajikistan Highlight Energy Woes
By Catherine Putz
Tajikistan confronts many of the same issues as neighboring Kyrgyzstan, where water levels at critical reservoirs are approaching dangerous lows.
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Talk Dams, Not Rogun
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent seems to have delicately removed itself from discussing Dushanbe’s Rogun dam, instead offering alternatives.
Winter Energy Woes Bedevil Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan have all suffered in recent months from shortages and blackouts, their citizens experiencing cold nights and darkened lights.
Edward Lemon on Tajikistan’s Trajectory
By Catherine Putz
A discussion of dams, terrorism, and nepotocracy in Tajikistan.
Tajikistan to Plug Back Into Central Asian Power Grid
By Catherine Putz
The ADB approved a $35 million grant to reconnect Tajikistan’s electricity system to the once-unified Central Asian power grid via Uzbekistan.
Tajikistan's Rogun Dam Begins Operations
By Catherine Putz
While only 75 of its intended 335 meters have been built, the first turbine at Rogun has gone into operation with much fanfare.
Tajikistan Resumes Supplying Uzbekistan with Electricity
By Catherine Putz
After months of diplomacy, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan take the next step in resurrecting the Central Asian unified power grid.
Uzbekistan’s President to Visit Tajikistan Soon
By Catherine Putz
While there's no date yet, the visit is expected in early 2018 and will mark a significant diplomatic step in the region.
Tajikistan's Presidential Family Ousts Competitor in the Fuel Market
By Paolo Sorbello
Tajik police detained a prominent businessman, leaving room for the president's son-in-law.
Junk Bond Sale and Development Aid: How to Build a Road and a Dam in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
From the ADB to junk bond-hungry investors, Dushanbe is pulling in financial help. But will it make a difference?
Uzbekistan’s Changing Rogun Tone
By Catherine Putz
Without Karimov's bombast about Rogun, Tashkent is better positioned to earnestly engage on an issue of vital importance.
Tajikistan Takes Up Chinese
By Katherine Long
Chinese classes are on the rise, but still not a priority for Tajik students.
Why Uzbekistan’s Shifts on Water Politics Matter
By Casey Michel
Recent statements from Uzbek officials drop previous vitriol in favor of diplomatic neighborliness.
Will Central Asia Water Wars Derail China's Silk Road?
By Nishtha Chugh
China needs to be wary of a looming water crisis in Central Asia.
Tajikistan is Very Optimistic About Energy
By Catherine Putz
President Emomali Rahmon’s hopeful tone belies reality and history.
Dam Deja-Vu: Construction Begins at Rogun
By Catherine Putz
40 years after the first time construction began at the site, Tajikistan moves forward with the record-setting dam.
Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam Rankles Uzbekistan
By Casey Michel
Dushanbe signs on an Italian company for construction, Tashkent says the project is a leftover of “Soviet megalomania.”
CASA-1000: Finalized or Fantasy?
By Casey Michel
Beyond security, there’s the simple issue of supply.
Tajikistan Still Hopeful About CASA-1000
By Catherine Putz
The electricity generation scheme has its big backers, but skepticism remains.
Uzbekistan Still Hates the Rogun Dam Project
By Catherine Putz
“Uzbekistan never, and under no circumstances, will provide support to this project.”
Thirsty Yet? Central Asia's Coming Water Crisis
By Catherine Putz
Everyone agrees water is a growing problem in the region, but the states of Central Asia can’t agree on what to do.
The SCO and Regional Dialogue
By Casey Michel
For all the questions about the SCO’s purpose, it has brought at least one unlikely pair together.
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