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Taliban Accuse Tajik, Pakistani Citizens of Carrying out Attacks in Afghanistan

Taliban Accuse Tajik, Pakistani Citizens of Carrying out Attacks in Afghanistan

By Catherine Putz
“Dozens of Tajikistan citizens have been killed in our operations and dozens of others have been arrested,” acting Defense Minister Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said.

Tajikistan and the Taliban: A Lone Voice in Central Asia

Tajikistan and the Taliban: A Lone Voice in Central Asia

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Tajikistan is the strongest critic of the Taliban in Central Asia and continues to host dialogues featuring a diversity of Afghan voices.
How the Taliban Guard Afghanistan’s Border (and What It Says About Their Regime)

How the Taliban Guard Afghanistan’s Border (and What It Says About Their Regime)

By Franz J. Marty
While the Taliban are serious about protecting the country's borders, border guards face many problems and see completely different threats than the international community.

Emomali in Paris: Tajikistan, Europe, and the Afghanistan Problem

Emomali in Paris: Tajikistan, Europe, and the Afghanistan Problem

By Catherine Putz
With no regional options for truly “like-minded” partners, France seems to be settling on Tajikistan as the best bet.

Tensions Rise Between Tajikistan and the Taliban

Tensions Rise Between Tajikistan and the Taliban

By Catherine Putz
Both Russia and Pakistan have reportedly urged Tajikistan and the Taliban to cool off their war of words, concerned about conflict on the border.

Don’t Underestimate Tajikistan in the Afghanistan Crisis

Don’t Underestimate Tajikistan in the Afghanistan Crisis

By Ivan U. Klyszcz
By virtue of geography, Dushanbe is a critical actor in the international community’s ongoing engagement with Afghanistan.

Russia to Hold Military Drills Near Afghan Border in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan 

Russia to Hold Military Drills Near Afghan Border in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan 

By Catherine Putz
Moscow is also reported to be open to some kind of cooperation with the U.S., though far short of American bases in Central Asia.
A Fateful Moment for the CSTO on the Afghan Border

A Fateful Moment for the CSTO on the Afghan Border

By Shuhrat Baratov
The Taliban’s recent lightning offensive in northern Afghanistan may be a litmus test for the relevance of the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization.

Greater Coordination in Central Asian Responses to Afghan Border Troubles

Greater Coordination in Central Asian Responses to Afghan Border Troubles

By Umida Hashimova
Central Asian countries have begun coordinating their responses to the worsening security situation in Afghanistan. 

Retreating Afghan Forces Cross Into Central Asia

Retreating Afghan Forces Cross Into Central Asia

By Umida Hashimova
As the Taliban capture districts in Afghanistan’s north, Uzbek and Tajik responses to fleeing Afghan forces have varied.

US Afghan Envoy Visits Uzbekistan, Tajikistan

US Afghan Envoy Visits Uzbekistan, Tajikistan

By Catherine Putz
As the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan begins, some suspect Washington is looking for nearby basing options.
Russia’s Bulwark on the Afghan Border: Tajikistan

Russia’s Bulwark on the Afghan Border: Tajikistan

By Catherine Putz
In recent weeks, high-level Russian security and intelligence officials have made trips to Dushanbe.

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