Politics

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  Politics

  2019-03-07

  Independence of Central Asia continues as Kazakhstan strips new currency of Russian

  Kazakhstan has approved a currency redesign including symbols of the country's national and cultural identity. Russia says it has taken notice.

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  Politics

  2019-01-29

  Central Asian states move forward with shift to Latin alphabet

  Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan all raised the status of their nation's languages after independence, and now there is major movement toward the Latin alphabet.

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  Politics

  2018-10-24

  Russia continues disinformation campaign, deems Syrian saviours 'terrorists'

  Using similar tactics to those seen in Central Asia, Moscow is attempting to achieve its aims by spreading false information.

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  Politics

  2018-07-04

  Russia, Iran set for inevitable collision in Syria

  Both countries are seeking to establish a long-term presence in Syria to further their own economic and political interests.

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  Politics

  2018-02-01

  Mirziyoyev continues reform of national security agency

  Uzbekistani President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has sacked Rustam Inoyatov, chief of the National Security Service.

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  Politics

  2018-01-29

  Military 'agreements' in Central Asia highlight Kremlin's malign influence

  The Kremlin has often used military aid as a means of exercising influence, with the goal of keeping countries -- in particular those in Central Asia -- dependent on Russia.

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  2017-12-29

  Mirziyoyev seeks to reform Uzbekistan's powerful intelligence agency

  The move aims to 'decentralise power in Uzbekistan', analysts say.

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  Politics

  2017-09-08

  Further destabilization looms in Middle East as Iran secures land corridor

  Securing a land route from Tehran to Beirut would enable the Iranian regime to funnel arms and fighters across the entire region, experts say.

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  2016-07-21

  Uzbek bill on emergencies is meant to maintain security

  Tashkent is seeking to ensure safe handling of future disasters and crises.

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  Politics

  2016-07-19

  Tajikistan takes pride in counter-terrorism legislation

  Tajikistan and the OSCE have been conferring annually since 2007 on development priorities.