Why the Poorest Country in Central Asia is Building the World's Tallest Dam

In the heart of Central Asia, one of the world's poorest nations is making an audacious bet—constructing the world’s tallest dam to transform its future. The Rogun Dam, an engineering marvel standing at 1,100 feet, is set to end Tajikistan’s chronic energy shortages and turn the country into a regional powerhouse. But at a staggering cost of $6.3 billion—more than half the country’s GDP—is this ambitious project a bold step toward energy independence, or an economic gamble with unpredictable consequences?

For over three decades, Tajikistan has fought to make this dam a reality, overcoming political roadblocks, financial struggles, and opposition from neighboring countries like Uzbekistan, which once feared the dam would threaten its water supply. Now, with new global funding and shifting regional alliances, is Tajikistan finally on the path to energy security?

Join us as we uncover the history, challenges, and geopolitical intrigue behind this record-breaking megastructure. Will the Rogun Dam live up to its promise, or will it become another unfinished dream?

📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Why Tajikistan Needs This Dam
03:45 - The Soviet-Era Dream That Stalled
06:20 - Energy Crisis & The Reality of Winter Darkness
08:50 - The Battle for Funding & Political Struggles
12:30 - How Rogun Could Change Everything
15:00 - What’s Next for Tajikistan?

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