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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…

Russian-led security bloc fraying along multiple lines

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RUSSIA/CIS

RUSSIA/CIS: Security bloc fraying along multiple lines

Russia's neighbours must adapt to hosting migrants

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RUSSIA

Fear of being called up has driven men to leave Russia by multiple routes. Kazakhstan and Georgia are popular destinations, reached overland. States that traditionally provided…

Unstable Central Asia will drive Russian regional ties

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CIS

Russia security and military interests in Central Asia.

China quietly emerges as Central Asian security player

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TAJIKISTAN/CHINA

TAJIKISTAN/CHINA: China engages in regional security

Central Asian blocs badly configured for Afghan crisis

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RUSSIA/CENTRAL ASIA

RUSSIA/CENTRAL ASIA: Regional blocs badly configured

Russian plans to shift air units close to Afghanistan

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RUSSIA/TAJIKISTAN

RUSSIA/TAJIKISTAN: Air base talks

Central Asia can manage Islamic State risks

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CENTRAL ASIA

Islamic State group's following in Central Asia.

Kyrgyz-Tajik border conflict resolution may not work

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CENTRAL ASIA

From April 28, skirmishes between civilians on either side rapidly escalated into heavy exchanges of fire between the two countries' militaries. Occasional clashes occur on this…

Russia and China will not rush to fill Afghan void

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RUSSIA/CHINA

For both states, a swift takeover of power in Afghanistan is preferable to either prolonged civil war or a power vacuum. Their objectives are more defensive than acquisitive…