Tajikistan: Recent Developments and U.S. Interests

Abstract

According to the Administration, U.S. aid for border security, counternarcotics control, democratization, health, education, and economic growth are key to improving Tajikistan's role as a bulwark against the regional threats of terrorism and drugs. This report outlines challenges faced by Tajikistan since its 5-year civil war ended in 1997. It discusses U.S. policy and assistance. Basic facts and biographical information are provided. This report discusses U.S. policy toward Tajikistan, Tajikistan's contributions to the campaign against terrorism, its foreign policy and defense, the Tajik civil war, and political and economic developments. The report may be updated. Related products include CRS Report RL33458, "Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests," updated regularly.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 10, 2008
Accession Number
ADA484751

Entities

People

  • Jim Nichol

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Central Asia
  • Cis
  • Civil War
  • Department Of State
  • Foreign Aid
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • International Relations
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • National Politics
  • Tajikistan
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • Training
  • United States

Readers

  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Political Science/ International Relations/ European Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies