On 27 September 2026, a grand military and civilian parade celebrating the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence took place in the square in front of the Main Tribune complex in Ashgabat. The large-scale festivities highlighted the country’s strong defense capability, dynamic economic growth, and rich cultural heritage. As part of the military parade, formations … [Read more...]
Tajikistan at 35: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova As the Republic of Tajikistan marks the 35th anniversary of its state independence on September 9, 2026, the occasion prompts a profound reflection on one of the most remarkable transformations in the modern history of Central Asia. Three and a half decades ago, when the Soviet Union fractured, Tajikistan inherited a landscape fraught with … [Read more...]