Security

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  Security

  2022-07-13

  Wagner recruiting Russian prisoners to fill dwindling military ranks in Ukraine

  Wagner convinced several dozen prisoners to sign six-month contracts to fight in exchange for thousands of roubles and amnesty -- if they come back alive.

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  Security

  2022-07-12

  Ties with Russia put Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan at sanctions risk

  Two recent incidents expose how Russia's proclaimed 'friendship and partnership' with Central Asia are exploitative and severely undermine the region's economy.

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  Security

  2022-07-07

  US eyes co-operation with Central Asia as terrorist groups re-emerge in Afghanistan

  Gen. Erik Kurilla, commander of US CENTCOM, recently visited the Central Asian region to discuss military and intelligence co-operation related the terror threats from Afghanistan.

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  Security

  2022-07-05

  As Russia's influence recedes, China expands its reach in Central Asia

  Too much political and economic dependence on China will result in loss of sovereignty, natural resources and possibly even territory, fear Central Asian analysts.

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  Security

  2022-06-20

  US CENTCOM commander holds security talks in Central Asia

  CENTCOM's new commander has talked to leaders in Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in recent weeks.

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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?