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2019-08-20

Military exercise in Dushanbe exhibits unified front on regional security

The Regional Co-operation 2019 exercises involved soldiers from the United States, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia.

2019-08-16

PR stunt? Russia's new missile seen connected to Putin's waning popularity

In theory, a nuclear-powered missile would give the Kremlin an edge in a new arms race, but many see the venture as nationalistic cover for a deepening political crisis within Russia.

2019-08-13

Russian military hit with another setback after deadly missile-site blast

The country's military has been plagued by a spate of deadly events, and observers are beginning to question the viability of Russian military hardware.

2019-08-12

Turkmenistan strengthens criminal justice responses to terrorism

A recent counter-terrorism training was the third for Turkmen civil servants since the beginning of the year.

2019-08-02

Kremlin bears 'sole responsibility' for demise of key nuclear treaty

NATO vowed a 'measured and responsible' response after Russia let the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty die after years of violations.

2019-07-26

Russia-China military provocations cloak diverging interests in Central Asia

Despite a show of joint military force, the Russia-China relationship is fraught with diverging interests.

2019-07-25

Defeated Turkmen IS members find cold reception along Afghan border

Returning militants from Syria and Iraq have repeatedly tried to cross the Afghan-Turkmen border to no avail.

2019-07-22

Civilian body count soars as Russia intensifies bombing campaign in Syria

Russia's indiscriminate bombings in Syria have hit vegetable markets, hospitals, apartment buildings and other locations not linked to military objectives.

2019-07-19

Role of Kazakh military grows in international peacekeeping missions

Recent peacekeeping exercises, in conjunction with a successful mission in Lebanon and donations of military equipment, have increased Kazakhstan's clout in ensuring world stability.

2019-07-15

EU warns of 'last opportunity' for Moscow to respect nuclear missile treaty

European leaders hope for dialogue after Russia formally suspended its participation in the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, set to end August 2.

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