Security

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  Security

  2021-10-20

  Putin fear-mongering highlights true aims of Russia-dominated CSTO

  Member states are becoming more aware that the security bloc was created to protect the geopolitical interests of Moscow, not their own countries from some mythical external threat.

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  Security

  2021-10-15

  Uighur IS suicide bomber spotlights Taliban's risky ties with China

  Beijing is achieving its political, security and economic ambitions by using the Taliban to suppress Uighurs in Afghanistan -- a reckless move that threatens to ignite sectarian strife, analysts say.

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  Security

  2021-10-08

  Concerns mount over link between Chinese phones and security risks

  The Xiaomi -- the most popular smartphone in Europe -- was found to contain a built-in censorship tool, while national security risks continue to trouble world governments.

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  Security

  2021-10-07

  Uzbek authorities crack down on extremists radicalising youth online

  Authorities in September detained nearly 70 suspects accused of recruiting for banned extremist groups.

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  Security

  2021-10-07

  US embassy donates 20 jeeps to Tajik special forces

  The security aid comes in the wake of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and concerns about violence spilling over the border.

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  Security

  2021-09-27

  Russian company's hand in Kazakhstan's e-government platform raises alarm

  A Kremlin-linked company will have access to Kazakh citizens' health data, data on their family members, physical address, and information about their assets and tax payments.

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  Security

  2021-09-21

  China's saber-rattling alarms its watchful, fearful neighbours

  Taiwan's recent exercise simulating an invasion by China serves as a stark reminder to bordering countries in Central Asia and elsewhere of Beijing's growing belligerence.

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  Security

  2021-09-15

  Analysts warn Central Asia of terror threat from sleeper cells

  Sleeper cells in Central Asia may become active amid the situation in Afghanistan, say analysts, urging governments in the region to prepare.

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  Security

  2021-09-07

  Central Asia tightens borders with Afghanistan despite Taliban's assurances

  Militaries in Central Asia are on high alert and are preparing for a number of possible threats emanating from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

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  Security

  2021-09-01

  Taliban takeover spurs old fears among ex-Soviet neighbours

  Central Asian states are grappling with an influx of refugees fleeing the Taliban after the group seized power in neighbouring Afghanistan.