Tajikistan is a country located in Central Asia, bordered by Afghanistan to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east. It is a mountainous, landlocked country with a population of about 9.5 million people.

Tajikistan gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, and has since faced significant economic and political challenges. It is the poorest country in Central Asia, with a largely agricultural economy and limited natural resources.

The government is a presidential republic, with the president serving as head of state and government. The current president, Emomali Rahmon, has been in power since 1992 and has faced criticism for his authoritarian rule. Tajikistan is a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a regional security organization composed of countries in Central and East Asia, and it also maintains close ties with Russia.

Tajikistan has faced significant security challenges, including conflict with Islamic extremist groups and border disputes with Afghanistan. The country has also experienced political unrest and civil war in the past, and there are ongoing concerns about human rights abuses.

Tajikistan maintains contact with 17 countries. The five most intense relations Tajikistan has are with: Uzbekistan with a score of 7 024 , India with a score of 5 359 , Iran with a score of 4 884 , Germany with a score of 4 671 , and Russia with a score of 4 558 .

The top five closest relations from Tajikistan are: United States with a score of 7.98 , Ukraine with a score of 7.94 , Germany with a score of 7.82 , Armenia with a score of 7.81 , and Poland with a score of 7.72 .

While, the top five strained relations from Tajikistan are: Russia with a score of 5.6 , Pakistan with a score of 5.62 , Afghanistan with a score of 5.64 , Uzbekistan with a score of 5.74 , and Bangladesh with a score of 6.11 .