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  Security

  2022-06-15

  Taiwan bristles over China's aggression, emboldened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine

  Russia's war in Ukraine has served as an ugly reminder of what could happen if China follows through on its threats against Taiwan, observers say.

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  Security

  2022-06-14

  China's drone carrier hints at aggressive territorial ambitions

  China's Zhu Hai Yun drone carrier is an imposing and provocative threat in the Pacific Ocean, where Beijing aims to cement territorial claims, analysts say.

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  Security

  2022-05-24

  Russia, China hold joint military exercise as Taiwan tensions spike

  Leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the United States warned China against attempts to 'change the status quo by force' in the Indo-Pacific region.

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  Security

  2022-05-18

  Ukraine debacle debunks myth of 'invincible' Russian weaponry

  Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly boasted about his country's new generation of 'invincible' weapons. The reality in Ukraine shows a very different story. 

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  Security

  2022-05-16

  Doubts grow over CSTO membership in wake of Russia's war in Ukraine

  The Russian-led CSTO is mainly a vehicle for Russian influence rather than for ensuring security, analysts say. Central Asian states are wondering: is membership worth it?

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  Security

  2022-05-13

  Could Russia drag Moldova into its war on Ukraine?

  Transnistria, the separatist region of Moldova along Ukraine's border, hosts 1,500 Russian soldiers. Russia aims to create a land bridge through southern Ukraine to Transnistria, say officials.

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  Security

  2022-05-12

  Russian land mines, unexploded ordnance endanger Ukrainian civilians

  Hardly a day passes in Ukraine without news of mine-related casualties. Retreating Russian troops are leaving behind countless unexploded munitions, mines and booby traps.

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  Security

  2022-05-11

  Are Chinese troops in Afghanistan?

  Recent visits to Afghanistan by Chinese officials and reports that Chinese military trainers are working with the Haqqani Network have sparked major concerns.

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  Security

  2022-05-09

  'Islamic State' expands attacks on Central Asian states, targets Tajikistan with rockets

  IS said it fired 7 missiles at a Tajik military base. Last month, the group fired a volley of projectiles at Uzbek border guards.

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  2022-05-06

  Uzbek observers urge closer military co-operation with US, West

  'The current situation in Ukraine shows that Uzbekistan should not rely on Russia, in view of its unjust, imperial and aggressive policy, which it cannot abandon,' said one observer.