US steps up its Central Asian tango

US steps up its Central Asian tango
An axis with Uzbekistan influence in northern Afghanistan and Islamabad playing a role in the country's south and southeast is required by the United States as it addresses the Taliban's reconciliation and return to political life in Afghanistan. But President Barack Obama has also to reach for the door that opens engagement with Tehran. He may find the answer in the bazaars of Central Asia. - M K Bhadrakumar (Aug 24, '09)

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