Dushanbe Water Diplomacy: Tajikistan hosted the 4th High-Level International Conference on “Water for Sustainable Development” (2018–2028), with UN envoy Retno Marsudi urging collective action, more investment, and faster delivery on transboundary water cooperation. Climate Pressure on Water: A new study warns Central Asia’s glaciers suffered their worst year on record in 2025, losing about 30 cubic kilometers of ice and threatening freshwater supplies for millions. Regional Water Tensions: At the same Dushanbe talks, Kyrgyz officials pressed the case that downstream states should contribute more to maintaining reservoirs and infrastructure, as glacier melt and water stress intensify. Tajik Domestic Industry: President Emomali Rahmon ordered four new cement plants to be commissioned by 2029, aiming to double output and cover domestic construction demand. Security and Extremism: Russia’s FSB said ISIS-K is recruiting from CIS countries, including Central Asian migrants inside Russia, while also citing joint counterterror cooperation with Tajikistan. Afghanistan-Russia Military Ties: Russia signed a military agreement with the Taliban in Moscow, deepening security cooperation after Russia recognized the Taliban as Afghanistan’s official government. International Connectivity: Indonesia and Tajikistan agreed to expand bilateral cooperation via a roadmap and a new consultation committee, including education, trade, and digital transformation.