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Unease grows in Central Asia as Putin celebrates anniversary of Crimea seizure

2019-03-18

Unease grows in Central Asia as Putin celebrates anniversary of Crimea seizure

While Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrates the Kremlin's illegal annexation, Central Asian countries wonder if the same could happen to them.
China chips away at Russia's security influence in Central Asia

2019-03-08

China chips away at Russia's security influence in Central Asia

Chinese behaviour in the region belies the old assumption that Beijing cares only about economic investments -- and is increasing tension with Russia, analysts say.
Dying IS territory in Syria empties itself of last survivors

2019-03-06

Dying IS territory in Syria empties itself of last survivors

Tens of thousands of civilians have been trucked out in recent weeks from the jihadists' ever-shrinking territory in Baghouz, near Syria's border with Iraq.
Putin suspends Russia's compliance with key missile treaty

2019-03-05

Putin suspends Russia's compliance with key missile treaty

In his state of the nation address, Putin threatened to deploy new missiles against Western capitals, a common Kremlin tactic to use external threats to avoid dealing with domestic issues.
US, Kazakhstan hold joint training on nuclear-material smuggling

2019-03-04

US, Kazakhstan hold joint training on nuclear-material smuggling

Exercises aimed at ensuring materials don't fall into the hands of terrorists.
Putin issues new threats against West as his popularity wanes at home

2019-02-25

Putin issues new threats against West as his popularity wanes at home

Russian President Vladimir Putin's state of the nation speech included threats to target 'decision-making centres' amid his lowest approval ratings in years.
US CENTCOM commander confers with Central Asian leaders in Tashkent

2019-02-22

US CENTCOM commander confers with Central Asian leaders in Tashkent

'Uzbekistan is taking a vital role in advancing security and stability in Central and South Asia,' Gen. Joseph L. Votel, the commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), said in a statement.
Kremlin conjures up threats to rationalise military presence in Central Asia

2019-02-21

Kremlin conjures up threats to rationalise military presence in Central Asia

Russia's true goal in strengthening its military presence in Central Asia is to shore up its weakening influence in the region, say analysts.
Russia's self-serving missile defence plan for Central Asia raises alarms

2019-02-14

Russia's self-serving missile defence plan for Central Asia raises alarms

A missile defence system that Russia is planning to deploy in Central Asia threatens regional security and empowers the Kremlin, critics say.
Uzbek-US military co-operation takes another step forward

2019-02-05

Uzbek-US military co-operation takes another step forward

Uzbek troops participated in joint military drills for the first time in the United States, while Defence Minister Abdusalom Azizov met with CENTCOM leadership in Florida.