The Armed Forces of Central Asia - Part 1 : Tajikistan and Regional Command Structures

In the inaugural episode of our new mini-series, we dive deep into the military landscape of Central Asia, starting with a spotlight on Tajikistan. This first episode uncovers the region's convoluted command structures and the unique challenges faced by the national armed forces operating here. Why does the Tajik army operate the way it does? What hidden factors influence their command, doctrines, and equipment? Our expert panel will unravel these complexities, providing captivating insights into the evolving dynamics of Tajikistan's military and its increasingly pivotal role in Central Asian politics. Don't miss this deep dive into the heart of Central Asian defence strategies.
On the panel this week:
- Bruce Pannier (Central Asia Journalist)
- Derek Bisaccio (Forecast International)
- Katie Putz (The Diplomat)
- Steve Swerdlow (USC)
- Edward Lemon (The Oxus Society)
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[@MarauderinChief]

Your channel is one of the most brilliant ones across even the widest spectrum of portals that deal with current geopolitical and strategic affairs .
Kudos .

[@aleonard8272]

Great info but an accompanying PowerPoint would help to supplement the narrative, especially when talking about geography.

[@AbaddonianG]

Actually , the Russians have of late being deporting a lot of Tajik migrant workers from Russia in the aftermath of the Moscow terror attack.
An important aspect of this entire Geopolitical gamut is the relationship between the central Asian republics and Afghanistan which has minority populations that share ethnic origins with almost all of these countries and have been continuously engaged in some kind of civil conflict with the Pashtuns . That a large number of troops fielded by Soviet Union during its congested occupation of Afghanistan came from these countries is another reason behind the uneasy relationship that these countries have with Afghanistan.
Indians do operate out of Tajikistan though such operations can't be described as such routine ones as follow permanent deployments.
India air force was seen operating from Ayni even as it airlifted its nationals once the US forces left and the Taliban began their second stint at power.
All through the Afghan civil war , the Northern Alliance , the same coalition of non - Pashtun forces which later played a pivotal part in helping the US forces quickly topple the Taliban , had been financially and militarily supported by the Iranians and the Indians . This support increased after the Taliban came to power in 1995 .
The Tajik population of Afghanistan was a beneficiary of this assistance , something Tajikistan by itself could not have managed .
Iran has always had a difficult time dealing with Sunni fundamentalist groups in Afghanistan .
Now after the advent of Taliban 2.0 things have changed a bit with Improved relations between the Taliban and Iran even as the terms that the Taliban had with Pakistan have deteriorated . Though initially the Indians were very suspicious , the Taliban seemed to have quite deftly won them over .

[@fionaryan631]

You tease this as a three part series. But I have to wait 6 months for the rest. Im sure what topic you decide will be interesting as aways.
I look forward to seeing your completed report you're working on.
Thanks from kiwiland.

[@D4Shahda]

You should really put a map of the region up in the backround.

[@omarrp14]

I was told Stan means the land of. So this region should be called Stanistan, the land of the Stans.

[@Indytelevision]

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[@SolaceEasy]

I mean, Haiti? Who cares?

[@YT-mn4eq]

I found this channel because of their Haiti episode.

[@fionaryan631]

It's a great back catalog with a wealth of information. Some of the older ones are interesting to listen to knowing what has happened since.

[@SolaceEasy]

I'm referencing the earlier mis-upload, BTW.