Security

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  Security

  2021-04-08

  Duped Syrian job seekers find themselves working for Russian militias

  Thinking they are applying online for a job as a security guard, desperate Syrian youth who accept vaguely described positions have found themselves on the frontlines of foreign-backed conflicts.

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  Security

  2021-04-05

  Hollowed out Syrian army unable to act independently from Russia, Iran

  The Syrian army has become a patchwork of regular forces and allied militias, with foreign powers vying for control of each and using them to pursue their own agendas.

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  Security

  2021-03-31

  Syrian-Russian smear campaign targets US, allies at al-Tanf

  While disinformation blames the United States for the dire conditions at al-Rukban camp, in reality Russia and Syria are actively trying to starve its residents to force them to return to Syrian-regime-held areas.

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  Security

  2021-03-29

  'ISIS Hunters' belies mercenaries' true intent: to protect Russian interests in Syria

  The Kremlin is eager to depict the group as a terrorism fighting outfit, but in reality it has close ties with the Wagner Group, and its primary mission is to guard Russia's oil and gas interests in Syria.

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  Security

  2021-03-17

  In photos: 7 years after Russian annexation, Crimea falls into disrepair

  Years after Moscow's illegal annexation of the Black Sea peninsula from Ukraine, once lively destinations are desolate and abandoned.

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  Security

  2021-03-17

  Russia's intentions questioned as new round of peace talks begins in Moscow

  The Russian regime has publicly hosted Taliban leaders and other Afghan stakeholders in Moscow on multiple occasions, most of which resulted in little more than photo opportunities.

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  Security

  2021-02-22

  Central Asia shifts military focus toward countering Russian, Chinese aggression

  Last year China floated the idea of regaining 'its' land in Central Asia while in recent months Russian politicians repeatedly made irredentist statements about Kazakh territory.

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  Security

  2021-02-09

  Tajikistan to build training centre for rescue workers in Central Asia, Afghanistan

  The internationally-backed project will help enhance Tajikistan's own capabilities in disaster management and promote regional co-operation on security, officials say.

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  Security

  2021-02-04

  Kazakhstan holds military exercises, braces for hybrid warfare

  As Russian foreign policy becomes 'increasingly aggressive' towards Kazakhstan, the country needs to strengthen efforts to safeguard its independence, analysts say.

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  Security

  2021-02-03

  Private security companies provide facade for Russian hegemony in Syria

  Russian and Syrian mercenaries are helping the Kremlin to nail down gains in Syria and pave the way for lucrative reconstruction contracts.