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TAJIKISTAN

In midst of discreet presidential succession war, security officials sharpen their blades

Succession planning is a highly secretive affair and the country's political and security corridors are awash with rumours. Next-in-line for leadership is Rustam Emomali, the son of current president Emomali Rahmon. But security officers and business leaders have emerged as contenders. [...] (633 words)
Issue dated 03/02/2023 Reading time 3 minutes

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US Ambassador Pommersheim (far left), at a meeting in Dushanbe between the head of the United States Central Command, General Michael Kurilla (third from left), and the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon (far right), in June 2022. © U.S. Embassy Dushanbe/Twitter
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TAJIKISTAN UNITED STATES 05/01/2023

Outgoing Ambassador Pommersheim brought the US closer to Tajikistan's security apparatus 

On 2 December, the American embassy in Dushanbe announced the departure of the US Ambassador to Tajikistan, John Pommersheim. Since his nomination in January 2019, he has worked closely with President Emomali Rahmon, who took power 28 years ago, to strengthen cooperation with the country's military and intelligence agency.

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