Drug Trafficking in Tajikistan: A Very Deep but not Incurable Evil
For many years, Tajikistan has been gravely affected by drug trafficking. At least 15-20 tons of opium and between 75 and 80 metric tons of heroin are smuggled…
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European Union Sets Date for Start for Member Negotiations with Ukraine, Moldova
The European Union announced on Friday that it will begin accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova to join the 27-member political and economic bloc starting next…
Will the Third Time Be the Charm for Tajikistan’s Thwarted Power Transition?
Infighting over the succession and growing frustration in the regions could shatter the stability that the Tajik president has been building for so many…
President Wickremesinghe Delivers IMF Deal for Sri Lanka
Copenhagen (13/11 – 37.5) When Ranil Wickremesinghe took over as Sri Lanka’s president in July after a popular uprising ousted his predecessor, the South…
Tajikistan: Prominent Members of Pamiri Minority Arbitrarily Detained, Tortured and Unfairly Convicted
Frankfurt (22/09 – 58.33) Since May 2022, the Tajikistani authorities have stepped up their ongoing crackdown on Pamiris, an ethnic, linguistic and religious minority…
United States to Participate in Fifth Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Negotiating Round in Bangkok
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced that a U.S. delegation will travel to Bangkok,…
Yellen Visits India Again to Promote Closer Ties and Tackle Global Economic Problems
On the heels of a trip to Beijing, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is back in Asia for a series of Group of 20…
Economic and Financial Dialogue in Brussels Provides Set of Concrete Recommendations for Bosnia
Representatives of the EU Member States, the Western Balkans and Türkiye, the European Commission and the European Central Bank, as well as representatives of…
Gas Prices Drop 2 Cents in Rhode Island as Drivers Forego Longer Trips
PROVIDENCE — The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Rhode Island dropped two cents this week despite mild weather and a positive…
Clashes Over EU Spending Rules: European Commission Proposes More Flexibility to Reduce Debt and Deficit
EU debt rules should be reformed to give member countries more fiscal space to modernize their economies. While some believe that this will encourage investment…