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2019-12-13

| Terrorism

Red Cross gives high praise for Kazakhstan's repatriation efforts

Red Cross gives high praise for Kazakhstan's repatriation efforts

The Kazakh government's effort to repatriate and reintegrate Kazakh children returning from Syrian and Iraq 'is an example to the whole world'.

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Fire torches Russia's only aircraft carrier in latest military setback

2019-12-12

| Security
Fire torches Russia's only aircraft carrier in latest military setback

In 2019, a string of disasters and accidents has plagued Russia's military, fanning growing concerns over the country's aging defence systems.
Uzbekistan, US, Afghanistan hold consultations on regional co-operation

2019-12-12

| Diplomacy
Uzbekistan, US, Afghanistan hold consultations on regional co-operation

Uzbekistan has long sought to stabilise its war-stricken neighbour.
Chinese hardware in Kazakh cities raises spying concerns

2019-12-11

| Security
Chinese hardware in Kazakh cities raises spying concerns

Beijing 'seems to be interested in everything that is happening in our country,' Kazakh observers say.

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Russian, Syrian strikes kill dozens of civilians in continuing violence

Russian and Syrian forces are continuing to target civilians in Idlib Province, Syria, while the Kremlin's bid to stop the global chemical weapons watchdog from naming culprits has failed.
Russian, Syrian strikes kill dozens of civilians in continuing violence
Thousands of facilities in Kazakhstan lack protection from terror threats: officials

2019-12-11

| Security
Thousands of facilities in Kazakhstan lack protection from terror threats: officials

A lack of funding is behind the poor security, said a top official.
With latest pardon, Uzbekistan continues to rehabilitate those deceived by extremists

2019-12-10

| Terrorism
With latest pardon, Uzbekistan continues to rehabilitate those deceived by extremists

Over the past year, Uzbekistan's government has systematically worked to return citizens connected with extremist organisations to peaceful lives.
Kazakh foreign minister to discuss regional security in Washington

2019-12-10

| Security
Kazakh foreign minister to discuss regional security in Washington

Kazakhstan and the United States have been bolstering co-operation in areas such as peacekeeping and counter-terrorism.
Central Asia looks to ramp up regional co-operation with Afghanistan

2019-12-09

| Politics
Central Asia looks to ramp up regional co-operation with Afghanistan

Central Asian leaders urged greater unity in security and economic policies to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan and the entire region.
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan agree to bolster air forces amid enhanced military co-operation

2019-12-06

| Security
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan agree to bolster air forces amid enhanced military co-operation

The two countries also signed agreements in areas including migration, health care, logistics and combating economic crimes.
Kazakh, US officials discuss strategic partnership in Washington

2019-12-06

| Security
Kazakh, US officials discuss strategic partnership in Washington

The countries seek to address security and other challenges.
Kazakh Defence Ministry is creating a geographic information platform

2019-12-05

| Security
Kazakh Defence Ministry is creating a geographic information platform

Starting in 2020, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Defence will begin taking steps to create a special-purpose geographic information platform.
Russian, Syrian strikes kill dozens of civilians in continuing violence

2019-12-04

| Security
Russian, Syrian strikes kill dozens of civilians in continuing violence

Russian and Syrian forces are continuing to target civilians in Idlib Province, Syria, while the Kremlin's bid to stop the global chemical weapons watchdog from naming culprits has failed.
Extremist recruiters adopt new strategies to attract youth, Kazakh analysts warn

2019-12-03

| Terrorism
Extremist recruiters adopt new strategies to attract youth, Kazakh analysts warn

In seeking new members, militant outfits are using so-called soft power methods and targeting those who lack religious education.
Turkmens' access to Russian TV, ideology curbed as satellite dishes phased out

2019-12-02

| Media
Turkmens' access to Russian TV, ideology curbed as satellite dishes phased out

The move to eliminate TV receivers from rooftops and building facades, long considered an urban eyesore in Turkmenistan, is restricting access to Russian channels.
Studies highlight continued threat of radicalisation, extremism in Central Asia

2019-11-29

| Terrorism
Studies highlight continued threat of radicalisation, extremism in Central Asia

The aim of one of the studies was to identify and analyse the local drivers of extremist sympathies, pertinent information flows and trusted sources of information.
'Islamic State' likely to decentralise financing

2019-11-28

| Terrorism
'Islamic State' likely to decentralise financing

The group's financial operations are expected to move away from a centralised model in Iraq and Syria into a much more fragmented one after the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Russia threatening showdown over Syria chemical weapons probe

2019-11-27

| Human Rights
Russia threatening showdown over Syria chemical weapons probe

Moscow is threatening to block next year's budget for the world's chemical weapons watchdog in its latest attempt to cover up crimes committed by Syrian and Russian troops.
EU police deal 'severe blow' to IS online propaganda

2019-11-26

| Media
EU police deal 'severe blow' to IS online propaganda

The European Union's police agency, Europol, said it had suppressed 26,000 IS-related pieces of content, including videos and social media accounts.
Kazakh entrepreneurs, leaders criticise Russia's protectionist policy

2019-11-25

| Business
Kazakh entrepreneurs, leaders criticise Russia's protectionist policy

If Russia continues to skirt its responsibilities under the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), the union will fail, observers warn.
EU meeting highlights geopolitical importance of Turkmenistan

2019-11-25

| Diplomacy
EU meeting highlights geopolitical importance of Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is a potential exporter of natural gas to EU countries, yet has met stiff opposition and subterfuge to its energy ambitions from the Kremlin.
Tajikistan slips 24 places on Global Terrorism Index

2019-11-25

| Terrorism
Tajikistan slips 24 places on Global Terrorism Index

A prison riot for which 'Islamic State' (IS) took responsibility damaged Tajikistan's standing.
Gazprom sued by rights group over scandal-plagued Bishkek school

2019-11-22

| Human Rights
Gazprom sued by rights group over scandal-plagued Bishkek school

Russian energy giant Gazprom unlawfully gained control of a multipurpose tuition-based school, and went back on its promises to the community and country, say Kyrgyz rights activists.
International seminar presents manuals for rehabilitating radicalised Kazakhs

2019-11-22

| Terrorism
International seminar presents manuals for rehabilitating radicalised Kazakhs

Participants in the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe event discussed best practices for rehabilitating returning foreign fighters and their families.
Turkmen, US officials discuss widening co-operation on host of issues

2019-11-22

| Diplomacy
Turkmen, US officials discuss widening co-operation on host of issues

The officials reiterated their commitment to widening their relationship in political, trade-economic, cultural-humanitarian and other spheres.
Kazakhs on trial for joining IS in Syria committed 'horrific' crimes

2019-11-21

| Terrorism
Kazakhs on trial for joining IS in Syria committed 'horrific' crimes

Reports of atrocities attributed to the defendants are stirring anger among Kazakhs.

Spotlight

Russian, Syrian strikes kill dozens of civilians in continuing violence
Russian, Syrian strikes kill dozens of civilians in continuing violence

Russian and Syrian forces are continuing to target civilians in Idlib Province, Syria, while the Kremlin's bid to stop the global chemical weapons watchdog from naming culprits has failed.

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Do you believe Uzbekistan should join the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU)?

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