Diplomacy

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  Diplomacy

  2021-07-27

  Russia's courting of Arab states shows alliance with Iran not guaranteed

  Moscow's efforts to forge ties with Arab states indicate the Iranian regime's so-called ally is cooling on the relationship and pursuing others.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-07-20

  US, Central Asia discuss ongoing partnership, Afghan situation

  Officials talked about how to realise Central Asia's potential as a transit, trade and energy hub, and about some critical challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and instability in Afghanistan.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-06-14

  Russia to deliver advanced spy satellite to Iran

  The Russian-made satellite equipped with a high-resolution camera will allow the Islamic republic to monitor facilities of its adversaries across the Middle East and beyond, officials say.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-05-26

  US embassy in Dushanbe eyes positive change with new 'American Space'

  The newly inaugurated facility is aimed at allowing Tajik citizens to improve their English, learn new skills and build mutual understanding with Americans.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-05-13

  Meagre attendance at Victory Day parade exposes Putin's growing isolation

  Only one foreign leader showed up for Putin's lavish parade, which many say is mostly a ploy to shore up his dwindling support at home.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-05-06

  G7 ends talks with criticism of China, Russia, Iran

  The G7 members' top diplomats reserved their strongest criticism for China, urging it to abide by its obligations under international law.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-05-05

  US special envoy to Afghanistan confers with top Tajik officials

  Zalmay Khalilzad thanked Tajik authorities for supporting the Afghan peace process.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-04-16

  US counters Russian aggression with sanctions, expulsion of diplomats

  In part the sanctions are a response to Russia's 'efforts to undermine the conduct of free and fair democratic elections and democratic institutions in the United States and its allies and partners'.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-04-09

  Russian military buildup on Ukrainian border stokes fears in Central Asia

  Reports suggest the number of Russian troops at the border is now greater than at any time since 2014, when war in eastern Ukraine first broke out and Russia illegally seized Crimea.

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  Diplomacy

  2021-03-08

  Turkmenistan, Afghanistan intensify talks over energy projects

  Peace and stability in Afghanistan 'will make the whole region just as calm and stable', say Turkmen diplomats.