In Demand

Tajikistan is looking to boost security, energy, and economic ties with Iran and Afghanistan, after a July 25-26 summit between the three states. However, it is also cautiously maintaining relations with the US and UK, who both sent high-level representatives to Dushanbe in July. Like other states in the Central Asian region, Tajikistan's international standing is taking on increasing significance in global geo-politics, which should help encourage increased investment and aid into the poverty-stricken region. That said, balancing friendships will require shrewd diplomacy, and, in the short term at least, improving ties with neighbouring Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan should remain a

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