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Turkmenistan prepares new cyber-security policy
Security

2019-09-13

Turkmenistan prepares new cyber-security policy

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

Kyrgyzstan examines improved efforts against WMD proliferation
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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.

Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan focus on extremist threats during joint military exercises
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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.

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

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

Kazakhstan tourist police add another station to nationwide presence
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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.

Military exercise in Dushanbe exhibits unified front on regional security
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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.

PR stunt? Russia's new missile seen connected to Putin's waning popularity
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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.

Russian military hit with another setback after deadly missile-site blast
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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.

Turkmenistan strengthens criminal justice responses to terrorism
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2019-08-12

Turkmenistan strengthens criminal justice responses to terrorism

A recent counter-terrorism training was the third for Turkmen civil servants since the beginning of the year.