Rogun Power Push: The World Bank approved the second phase of financing for Tajikistan’s Rogun hydropower plant, backing civil works and equipment to help cut chronic winter shortages, generate 14,400 GWh a year, and support exports to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Border-Linked Infrastructure: Chinese road construction resumed on the Dushanbe–Kulma highway near the Afghan border after a security pause, with Tajik special forces guarding workers and the project set to run through September 2026. Energy & Jobs at Scale: The same World Bank package highlights job creation and improved electricity access for millions, tying Tajikistan’s power expansion to regional market stability. Food Security Reality Check: FAO data shows Tajikistan nearly halved undernourishment over the decade, but healthy diets and food security remain out of reach for many households. Water Stress Watch: A new study reports Amu Darya flows in Tajikistan have dropped sharply over decades, driven mainly by human water use—raising pressure for smarter irrigation and water management. Climate-Land Restoration: RESILAND Tajikistan lays out restoration work across 180,000 hectares, aiming to strengthen environmental governance and livelihoods. Critical Minerals Spotlight: U.S. officials met Tajikistan’s foreign minister to press for deeper commercial engagement in critical minerals, with antimony at the center of talks. Disaster Monitoring Tech: China and Central Asian partners are developing a satellite constellation to track earthquakes, glacial floods, and related risks—relevant for Tajikistan’s mountain hazards.