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Did External Forces Provoke Tajikistan’s Recent Trouble?
By Catherine Putz
A multitude of theories have emerged, but experts say Dushanbe’s troubles are home-grown.
Russia Engages in Military Drills on Europe’s Doorstep
By Catherine Putz
The drills will practice "localizing an armed conflict and eliminating illegal armed formations in the Eastern European region.”
Tajik and Chinese Forces to Engage in Joint Exercises
By Catherine Putz
A flurry of meetings and exercises in Tajikistan highlight prevailing worries about Afghan spillover and ISIS infiltration.
Moscow Hypes the Central Asia Jihadist Threat
By Casey Michel
Wildly overstating the threat Islamic State poses to the region justifies calls for more curbs on civil liberties.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and Central Asian Security
By Amit R. Saksena
Structural and policy problems prevent the SCO from being an effective Central Asian security organization.
Moscow’s Afghan Endgame
By Richard Weitz
Worried about the NATO withdrawal, Russia has adopted several new policies for Central Asia.
Central Asia: Dim Security Prospects Ahead?
By Georgiy Voloshin
As U.S. interest in the region wanes, the prospects for Central Asia security are uncertain at best.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Not Quite the New Silk Road
The SCO does strengthen bonds in Central Asia, but progress in other areas is questionable.
Great Game in Central Asia After Afghanistan
By Joshua Kucera
Could efforts by Russia and America in Central Asia exacerbate tensions and make matters worse?
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