Report: Tajikistan mounts air assault on Afghan territory following border skirmish Strike confirms willingness to engage in cross-border operations to secure southern front. Aug 27, 2018
Tajikistan struck by mortar fire, possibly from Afghanistan Local police say at least two people were killed. Aug 26, 2018
Taliban holds talks in Uzbekistan Discussions reportedly focused on railroads and power lines. Aug 13, 2018
Reports: Pakistan pushes through accelerated plan for TAPI The revised plan envisions laying down pipelines, doing without compressor stations and a 2019 start date. May 2, 2018
US says Central Asia-focused ISIS recruiter killed in airstrike NATO is claiming escalating victories against the militant group, while Russia warns of mounting danger. Apr 10, 2018
Uzbekistan throws party for Afghanistan talks, Taliban skips What marked the conference as particularly unusual was the large number of international journalists in town. Mar 29, 2018
Kazakhstan Grants U.S. Access to Ports for Afghan-Bound Goods By gaining access to Aktau and Kuryk, the United States adds additional routes to circumvent Russia. Mar 7, 2018
TAPI Enters Afghan Phase with Little Cash and Many Problems The natural gas pipeline that many said could never happen is taking an important step forward this month: constructing its Afghan section. Feb 8, 2018
China Denies Plans to Build Military Base on Afghan-Tajik Border But several Afghan officials have confirmed the plans, on the record. Joshua Kucera Feb 7, 2018
Report: China Building Military Base on Afghan-Tajik Border The two sides announced their intention to “deepen pragmatic cooperation in various fields including anti-terrorism operations, and push forward the state and military relations between the two countries.” Joshua Kucera Jan 8, 2018