CIAO DATE: 07/2014
May 2014
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Emomali Rahmon’s reelection as president of Tajikistan in 2013 testifies to his regime’s stability and its capacity for self-preservation. He now faces a number of complex tasks, which include undertaking economic reforms, counteracting religious smism, and resolving conflicts with neighboring countries. It is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain a high degree of stability under these conditions.
Resource link: The Rahmon Phenomenon: New Challenges for Tajikistan's Long-Standing President [PDF] - 513K