Inter-Tajik Dialogue

The Inter-Tajik Dialogue was an effort of Track II diplomacy which brought together factions of the Tajik Civil War.[1] The Inter-Tajik Dialogue developed out of former diplomat Hal Saunders' work with the Dartmouth Conference Regional Conflicts Task Force (RCTF).[2] Established in 1993, the Inter-Tajik Dialogue was fostered by international interest, and was chaired alternately between the Russians and Americans.The May 1996 joint memorandum states: "Participants believe that the primary obstacle to peace in Tajikistan is the absence of an adequate understanding on sharing power among the regions, political parties and movements, and nationalities in Tajikistan."Observers are unsure of just how much impact the Dialogue had on cementing the final peace, but agree that it was an important component.
Track II diplomacyTajik Civil WarHal Saunders'Dartmouth Conference Regional Conflicts Task Force (RCTF)government and politicsTajikistan