Security

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  Security

  2022-08-09

  Russian casualties in Ukraine up to 80,000, US says

  The ongoing recruitment of 'volunteers' in Russia is proving insufficient to make up for the losses, casting doubt whether the declared goals of the invasion of Ukraine will be achieved.

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  Security

  2022-08-08

  Russia's Wagner mercenaries set sights on recruiting Central Asian migrants

  Bait-and-switch ads have been targeting Central Asians, offering seemingly harmless private security positions, but upon inquiry the jobs are really for 'tasks' in Ukraine.

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  Security

  2022-08-05

  Debtors' remorse: recipients of Chinese loans lament strings attached

  From Tajikistan to Pakistan and countries across the Middle East, governments are second guessing the benefits of doing business with China.

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  Security

  2022-08-03

  US, allies condemn Russia for 'dangerous' nuclear rhetoric ahead of treaty review

  Signatories to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which came into force in 1970, are meeting this month in New York.

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  Security

  2022-07-19

  US Air Force F-15s demonstrate interoperability with cross-combatant command flight

  US Air Force F-15s from EUCOM conducted operations in the CENTCOM area of responsibility last week.

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  Security

  2022-07-19

  China's global infrastructure drive provides cover for secret military expansion

  Chinese military bases under construction in ports around the world show how Beijing is leveraging its economic 'investment' in countries to achieve greater military hegemony.

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  Security

  2022-07-14

  Ukraine's resistance to Russia inspires Taiwanese civilians to study urban warfare

  The resilience of Ukrainian forces after Russian troops invaded their country has given hope that with the right tactics, Taiwan might have a chance defending itself against China.

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  Security

  2022-07-14

  As casualties mount, Russia tries to muzzle wives, mothers of dead soldiers

  Russian security forces are attempting to snuff out the growing public criticism from the wives and mothers of soldiers who have died in the 'special military operation'.

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  Security

  2022-07-13

  Wagner recruiting Russian prisoners to fill dwindling military ranks in Ukraine

  Wagner convinced several dozen prisoners to sign six-month contracts to fight in exchange for thousands of roubles and amnesty -- if they come back alive.

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  Security

  2022-07-12

  Ties with Russia put Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan at sanctions risk

  Two recent incidents expose how Russia's proclaimed 'friendship and partnership' with Central Asia are exploitative and severely undermine the region's economy.