Security

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Security

  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.

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  Security

  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.