Security

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  2018-08-09

  Central Asia looks on as Georgia marks 10 years of Russian occupation

  Russia's presence on Georgian and Ukrainian territory is fueling growing concerns in Central Asia about Kremlin interference.

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  2018-07-27

  Issyk-Kul police bolster security in bid to attract tourists to Kyrgyzstan

  Increased monitoring of areas and roads near summer resorts will help attract more foreign tourists, observers say.

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  2018-07-26

  OSCE teaches Kazakh law enforcement conflict management skills

  The training brought specialists from Israel to teach Kazakh law enforcement conflict management and negotiation skills.

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  Security

  2018-07-23

  Special ops exercise exemplifies growing Uzbek-Kazakh co-operation

  Perceived threats from terrorism and growing unease over the Kremlin's behavior are encouraging Central Asian countries to join together to strengthen regional security.

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  2018-07-20

  Military drills in Tajikistan expose Kremlin's worry over waning influence

  The latest drills were ostensibly to prepare for militant attacks emanating from Afghanistan, but many see the maneuvers as an expression of Russia's reluctance to allow others into its 'backyard'.

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  2018-06-12

  Russia shirks reconstruction costs in Syria, asks Central Asian countries to pay up

  In contrast, the United States has provided $7.7 billion in aid for Syria and Syrians displaced throughout the region.

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  2018-05-30

  In photos: Astana hosts KADEX-2018 international arms show

  Attendees included 40 government delegations and 318 international defence contractors.

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  2018-05-18

  Kyrgyzstan blocks SoundCloud for being 'extremist', users denounce move

  The move is part of the country's efforts to fight extremism online, say officials and observers, though some users are pushing back against the broad ban.

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  2018-05-15

  Rahmon-Votel meeting highlights Tajikistan's key role in Central Asia

  Gen. Joseph L. Votel, commander of US Central Command, praised Tajik authorities for their work on border security and their commitment to regional stability, both of which are important for the development of Central Asia.

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  2018-05-11

  Why is Russia building up its military presence in Central Asia?

  Moscow is using the threat of terrorism as a pretext for building up its presence in Central Asia, but the reality may be more self-serving, analysts say.