Security

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  Security

  2019-09-13

  Turkmenistan prepares new cyber-security policy

  The bill is aimed at protecting information security in strategically significant industries.

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  Security

  2019-09-13

  US defence official highlights growing ties with Kazakhstan

  The latest joint military exercise took place at the Illisky Training Centre in Almaty Province in June.

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  Security

  2019-09-10

  Kyrgyzstan examines improved efforts against WMD proliferation

  Kyrgyz officials and international analysts discussed implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540, which is meant to curb proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

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  Security

  2019-09-06

  Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan focus on extremist threats during joint military exercises

  Recent drills were aimed at strengthening regional security and helping armed forces counter terrorism.

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  Security

  2019-09-05

  Kazakh leaders call for non-proliferation of nuclear weapons amid global terror threat

  Kazakhstan warned that nuclear materials could fall into the hands of terrorist organisations if appropriate action wasn't taken by world governments.

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  Security

  2019-09-02

  Al-Qaeda grappling with leadership crisis after Hamza bin Laden's death

  The group faces increased uncertainty over its long-term leadership succession plans, especially in light of recent reports of al-Zawahiri's failing health.

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  Security

  2019-08-26

  Kazakhstan tourist police add another station to nationwide presence

  The main task of the police unit is to ensure security and assist tourists, especially those who do not speak local languages.

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  Security

  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.

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  Security

  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.

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  Security

  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.