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BISHKEK (TCA) — In its 2015 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on January 27, Transparency International ranked 168 countries based on perceived levels of public-sector corruption. The most corrupt countries in Central Asia, according to the index, were Afghanistan (ranked 166th), Turkmenistan (156th), and Uzbekistan (153rd). Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — The Times of Central Asia presents to its readers the International Crisis Group’s new briefing, Tajikistan Early Warning: Internal Pressures, External Threats, which examines the situation and argues that the country must become a conflict-prevention priority for the international community. Continue reading
DUSHANBE (TCA) — Construction of new hydro power plants on the Panj River in Tajikistan would help provide irrigation water for around two million hectares of farmland in downstream Central Asian countries and in Afghanistan, Avesta news agency reported with reference to Tajikistan’s energy-sector authorities. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — Here below is an analysis by Stratfor’s analyst Eugene Chausovsky that explores the past, present and future of the confrontation between Russia and the West on the Eurasian landmass. This article is focused on Central Asia. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — Politically and economically, Central Asia will largely depend on Russia’s and China’s recovery and any prediction for 2016 can make sense only with consideration of the political and economic capabilities of these two countries. Continue reading
DUSHANBE (TCA) — A first batch of Tajik cement has been exported to Afghanistan, Avesta news agency reported citing Tajikistan’s Customs Service. Continue reading
