Tag: Tajikistan

The Origins of the Civil War in Tajikistan. Nationalism, Islamism, and Violent Conflict in Post-Soviet Space

The Origins of the Civil War in Tajikistan. Nationalism, Islamism, and Violent Conflict in Post-Soviet Space TIM EPKENHANS In May 1992 political and social tensions in the former Soviet Republic… Continue reading The Origins of the Civil War in Tajikistan. Nationalism, Islamism, and Violent Conflict in Post-Soviet Space

Tracking Factors of Change in Tajikistan and the Role of Islam

Central Asia Policy Brief No. 22, March 2015 On March 10, 2015, the Central Asia Program at GW organized an international conference on Tajikistan and its current political and social evolution. The first… Continue reading Tracking Factors of Change in Tajikistan and the Role of Islam

A new move in digital wars in Central Asia The Tajik Islamic Party under ‘digital porn’ attack

CERIA Brief No. 4, November 2014 By Abdulfattoh Shafiev The Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan (IRPT) is today being transformed by officials and state-backed supporters from a symbol of tolerance and democracy into a… Continue reading A new move in digital wars in Central Asia The Tajik Islamic Party under ‘digital porn’ attack

Revisiting Water Issues in Central Asia: Shifting from Regional Approach to National Solutions

Central Asia Fellows Papers No. 6, October 2014 By Nariya Khasanova Nariya Khasanova graduated from the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in Tashkent, where she studied International Economic Relations. She has undergone… Continue reading Revisiting Water Issues in Central Asia: Shifting from Regional Approach to National Solutions

Youth Radicalization in Tajikistan: Causes, Consequences, and Challenges to Address

Central Asia Fellowship Papers No. 2, October 2013 By Safovudin Jaborov Safovudin Jaborov is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. He also leads… Continue reading Youth Radicalization in Tajikistan: Causes, Consequences, and Challenges to Address

If Only It Was Only Water… The Strained Relationship between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

Central Asia Policy Brief No. 9, May 2013 By Volker Jacoby In spite of ongoing brinkmanship from the two presidents, tensions between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are unlikely to escalate into large-scale violence. External intervention… Continue reading If Only It Was Only Water… The Strained Relationship between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan