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Europe

What was Putin doing in Tajikistan?

The visit came shortly after the top US general in the region dropped by.

Kazakhstan: Dozens killed as government unleashes military crackdown
Middle East

Kazakhstan: Dozens killed as government unleashes military crackdown

Thousands have been detained as Russia blames the unrest on an assortment of foreign actors.

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Asia-Pacific

Russia urges Afghanistan’s neighbors not to welcome US forces

Uzbekistan has been discussed as the most likely contender to accept some sort of U.S. military presence, despite Tashkent's denials.

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Asia-Pacific

Taliban vows to guarantee safety of trans-Afghanistan gas pipeline

With the Taliban onboard, Turkmenistan may now hope international investors can be persuaded to get involved.

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Washington Politics

U.S. Faces Headwinds Pushing Central Asian Integration

A visit to Central Asia by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo underscored how Washington sees the region defined by its own rivals.