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Tehran's Influence Significant, But Not Hegemonic

October 2010 | Political Risk Analysis

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BMI View: Recent revelations about Iranian cash payments to Afghanistan's presidential office underscore Tehran's quest to maximise its influence in its eastern neighbour. We expect Iran to remain a key player in Afghanistan for the foreseeable future, but it will not be able to dominate the latter country.