Tajikistan adapting its approach on Afghanistan

Tajikistan adapting its approach on Afghanistan

Bolstering border defences while stepping up diplomatic engagement.

Tajikistan shifts stance on Afghanistan amid rising border tensions

A surge in violence along the Tajikistan–Afghanistan border is prompting Tajikistan to recalibrate its policy toward Afghanistan, combining tighter security measures with cautious diplomatic engagement. Earlier this month, Tajik lawmakers approved a $57 million deal for China to finance and build nine new border posts, underscoring Beijing’s expanding role in regional security. The move follows a series of deadly incidents, including attacks tha…