Vladimir Davlatov

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The Taleban may have been toppled, but Tajikistan believes Afghanistan is still a source of real danger.

26 May 06

The growing friendship between China and Tajikistan provokes unease in some quarters of this tiny Central Asian republic.

14 Nov 05

Tajik and Uzbek officials in the interim administration in Afghanistan appear to be looking to Dushanbe to bolster their position.

14 Nov 05

Russia's influence in Central Asia may be further undermined if Dushanbe strengthens ties with the US.

14 Nov 05

Over the last decade, Tajikistan has become a major transit route for Afghan drug traffickers.

14 Nov 05

Tajik leader's attempt to carve out a reputation as an international statesman is unlikely to impress the country's impoverished population.

14 Nov 05

The war-shattered economy has prompted hundreds of thousands of impoverished Tajiks to abandon their country.

14 Nov 05

Washington's quest for allies in its war on terrorism risks democracy and human rights across Central Asia.

22 Feb 05

Tajikistan takes tentative steps to re-establishing ties with Afghanistan.

22 Feb 05

A war of words between Russia and Tajikistan could prompt the latter to strengthen its ties with Washington.

22 Feb 05

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