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Islamic State threat is a priority for Afghan Taliban

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AFGHANISTAN

The promise is in line with the Taliban's commitment to act against foreign terrorists in Afghanistan, or at least stop them harming the outside world. The current Taliban…

Intra-Taliban rivalry will intensify in Afghanistan

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AFGHANISTAN

It was the first attended by the Taliban. Their delegation was led by Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Taliban and a close ally of supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada…

Tajik-Iran ties may improve but without old closeness

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TAJIKISTAN/IRAN

Relations are recovering rapidly from three years of estrangement, though so far there is little economic substance to the friendlier atmospherics. Tajik Foreign Minister…

Afghan foreign relations reach a crossroads

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AFGHANISTAN

The meeting included discussion on how to tackle the crisis created by the Taliban government’s ban on Afghan women working for the UN. On May 6, the fifth…

Turkmenistan cannot sell more gas despite new finds

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TURKMENISTAN

Turkmenistan's oil and gas prospects.

Iran's Afghan friends likely to avoid anti-US action

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AFGHANISTAN/IRAN

Iranian capacity to mobilise Afghan clients.

Iran’s Chabahar contribution faces challenges

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IRAN

Iran’s efforts to implement the project are part of the country’s long-term goal of becoming a regional transit hub. The port at Chabahar and a connecting railway remain…

Afghan opposition will struggle to remain relevant

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AFGHANISTAN

Meanwhile, long-standing opposition groups such as the National Resistance Front (NRF) and Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) have re-launched armed campaigns within Afghanistan.

Prospects for Russian foreign policy in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for Russian foreign policy in 2016.

Prospects for US foreign policy in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for US foreign policy in 2016.