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Tajikistan-Taliban Border Clashes: What's Behind Rising Tensions and Their Global Implications

Tensions are escalating along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border in Central Asia due to multiple armed incursions by Afghan insurgents into Tajik territory, straining the fragile relationship between the two countries and potentially affecting China's interests in the region.

Tajikistan-Taliban Border Clashes: What's Behind Rising Tensions and Their Global Implications
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Tensions are escalating along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border in Central Asia as the Tajik government reports multiple armed incursions this month, straining its fragile relationship with Afghanistan, which has implications for regional stability and China's interests in the region. The clashes raise concerns about the spread of extremist groups from Afghanistan into neighboring countries. China, a key player in the region, is closely watching the situation due to its own security concerns. The conflict also highlights the challenges faced by Tajikistan in managing its borders with Afghanistan.

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