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U.S.-Tajikistan relations
How the War on Drugs Is Making Tajikistan More Authoritarian
By Bardia Rahmani
Counternarcotics assistance to Tajikistan is one area in which the U.S. might rightfully rethink its approach.
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US Transfers $6 Million in Vehicles and Equipment to Tajikistan
May 12, 2017
US Transfers $6 Million in Vehicles and Equipment to Tajikistan
More stuff for Tajikistan's border services, courtesy of Washington.
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US Transfers $6 Million in Vehicles and Equipment to Tajikistan
Springtime Is Counterterrorism Training Time in Tajikistan
March 28, 2017
Springtime Is Counterterrorism Training Time in Tajikistan
On Monday, both Russia and the United States began separate military training drills with Tajik forces.
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Springtime Is Counterterrorism Training Time in Tajikistan
In 2017, What Does CENTCOM Care About in Central Asia?
March 11, 2017
In 2017, What Does CENTCOM Care About in Central Asia?
A new year, a new posture statement to parse.
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In 2017, What Does CENTCOM Care About in Central Asia?
What to Expect From US Central Asia Policy Under President Trump
November 14, 2016
What to Expect From US Central Asia Policy Under President Trump
More of the same policy of neglect, save for added mutual admiration of authoritarian tactics and kleptocratic expansion.
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What to Expect From US Central Asia Policy Under President Trump
US Donates $12 Million Worth of Equipment to Tajikistan Border Guards
August 20, 2016
US Donates $12 Million Worth of Equipment to Tajikistan Border Guards
Including $3 million dollars worth of Jeep Wranglers.
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US Donates $12 Million Worth of Equipment to Tajikistan Border Guards
5 Central Asian Foreign Ministers Convene in Washington
August 03, 2016
5 Central Asian Foreign Ministers Convene in Washington
The C5+1 is Washington's latest attempt at making diplomatic progress, of any kind, in Central Asia.
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5 Central Asian Foreign Ministers Convene in Washington
The Unsurprising Doldrums of US-Central Asia Trade
August 03, 2016
The Unsurprising Doldrums of US-Central Asia Trade
Washington's trade with Central Asia experienced a drastic drop in 2015 and recovery prospects look dim.
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The Unsurprising Doldrums of US-Central Asia Trade
Washington’s Budgets for Central Asia Grow
June 14, 2016
Washington’s Budgets for Central Asia Grow
But the tension between security and human rights hamstrings U.S. policy.
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Washington’s Budgets for Central Asia Grow
Tajik President Says ‘Certain States’ Have ‘Evil Plans’ for Tajikistan
January 22, 2016
Tajik President Says ‘Certain States’ Have ‘Evil Plans’ for Tajikistan
By externalizing Dushanbe’s problems, Rahmon is avoiding domestic responsibility.
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Tajik President Says ‘Certain States’ Have ‘Evil Plans’ for Tajikistan
US Secretary of State to Visit All Five Central Asian States
October 28, 2015
US Secretary of State to Visit All Five Central Asian States
You could call it the “grand Stan slam.”
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US Secretary of State to Visit All Five Central Asian States
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Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
August 07, 2018
Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
But re-opening liquidity floodgates is likely to be wisely avoided.
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