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War crimes of Russia-backed regime creating 'apocalypse' in Syria
Security

2018-03-08

War crimes of Russia-backed regime creating 'apocalypse' in Syria

Indiscriminate airstrikes and use of barrel bombs, and the deployment of chemical weapons, have killed more than 900 civilians, including at least 179 children, since mid February.

Central Asia, US co-operation 'key' to security, stability
Security

2018-03-06

Central Asia, US co-operation 'key' to security, stability

The United States is working with Central Asian partners to improve security throughout the region and to ensure long-term stability.

Analysts dismiss Putin's far-fetched 'invincible' weapons
Security

2018-03-02

Analysts dismiss Putin's far-fetched 'invincible' weapons

The Russian president's saber rattling was just an attempt to sound tough ahead of national elections, observers say.

Ridicule follows Kremlin claim that Russia has no history of meddling
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2018-02-23

Ridicule follows Kremlin claim that Russia has no history of meddling

Russia does not have 'a custom of interfering in the internal affairs of other countries and is not doing so now', Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Simple facts belie the statement.

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan hold symbolic first meeting of joint commission
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2018-02-12

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan hold symbolic first meeting of joint commission

Officials from law enforcement and security forces of both countries reviewed prospects for co-operation in the fight against extremism and terrorism.

Uzbekistan sets new security goals, including anti-radicalism legislation
Security

2018-02-01

Uzbekistan sets new security goals, including anti-radicalism legislation

The Fighting Extremism Act, which is aimed at preventing, fighting and eliminating the threat of extremism, is part of a broader effort to retool Uzbekistan's national security goals.

Kazakhstani troops train to secure Caspian Sea border region
Security

2018-01-25

Kazakhstani troops train to secure Caspian Sea border region

Regional Command West conducted a month-long training exercise for 2,000 service members to boost individual specialties.

Kremlin's heightened military interest in Tajikistan raises 'Greater Russia' alarm
Security

2018-01-19

Kremlin's heightened military interest in Tajikistan raises 'Greater Russia' alarm

Russia's recent 'military aid' to Tajikistan signals the Kremlin's intent to redeploy its troops on the Tajik-Afghan border -- a move that would undermine sovereignty in Central Asia , warn analysts.

Central Asian nations 'most vulnerable' to Russian aggression
Security

2018-01-16

Central Asian nations 'most vulnerable' to Russian aggression

Vladimir Putin’s government has engaged in a relentless assault to undermine democracy and rule of law across the globe, but Central Asia is particularly at risk.

Russia imperils US 'deconfliction' agreement, risking confrontation in Syria
Security

2018-01-15

Russia imperils US 'deconfliction' agreement, risking confrontation in Syria

Russian jets have on several recent occasions flouted a 'deconfliction' agreement with the US that is designed to safeguard both militaries.