What was Putin doing in Tajikistan?
The visit came shortly after the top US general in the region dropped by.
Critical perspectives and on-the-ground reporting from the Caucasus and Central Asia.
The visit came shortly after the top US general in the region dropped by.
Thousands have been detained as Russia blames the unrest on an assortment of foreign actors.
Uzbekistan has been discussed as the most likely contender to accept some sort of U.S. military presence, despite Tashkent’s denials.
With the Taliban onboard, Turkmenistan may now hope international investors can be persuaded to get involved.