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Engaging with Afghanistan will get harder for West

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AFGHANISTAN

This was a reference to criticism of Taliban rule by certain international players. While engagement between the emirate and the West remains limited, the Taliban are drawing…

Iran’s SCO inclusion will bring limited security gains

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IRAN

SCO membership will be Tehran’s first experience of a regional defence-security organisation since it withdrew from the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) in 1979. Iran’s defence…

Tajikistan remains suspicious of Afghan government

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TAJIKISTAN/AFGHANISTAN

An Afghan government spokesman afterwards described Mehruddin's comments as "attention-seeking" and "exaggeration". The exchange exemplifies the tense relationship that persists a…

Afghan Taliban will need to clarify terrorism stance

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AFGHANISTAN

AFGHANISTAN: Taliban need clearer terrorism stance

Taliban make swift Afghan advances as US forces leave

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AFGHANISTAN

AFGHANISTAN: Taliban advance swiftly as US forces exit

Russian-Uzbek wargames show rare unity on Afghanistan

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UZBEKISTAN-RUSSIA

UZBEKISTAN-RUSSIA: Wargames show rare unity

Uzbekistan will opt for insulation from Afghan war

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UZBEKISTAN/AFGHANISTAN

UZBEKISTAN/AFGHANISTAN: Tashkent to insulate itself

Russian direct Afghan intervention is unlikely for now

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RUSSIA

Fear of Afghanistan-related instability spilling into Central Asia has already prompted the Kremlin to announce that it will reinforce its military presence in Tajikistan.

Russia will remain Central Asia's security guarantor

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RUSSIA/CENTRAL ASIA

RUSSIA/CENTRAL ASIA: Moscow still security guarantor

Unstable Central Asia will drive Russian regional ties

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CIS

Russia security and military interests in Central Asia.