This week, the counternarcotics situation on the Tajik-Afghan border featured prominently during talks at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Moreover, new data published on global arms transfers showed a significant increase of arms imported by Azerbaijan. Below are some of the top articles and news highlights from around Central Eurasia over the last week:
Top stories from Central Asia and the South Caucasus:
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The Obama administration faces an especially turbulent time in the region as it tries to balance the interests of Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Gulf Cooperation Council members, contend with slow progress in Syria as the Assad regime regains its grip, and face mounting domestic opposition to the Iranian nuclear talks. Below is a roundup of some of the top articles and news highlights from around the Middle East and North Africa over the last week:
United States Policy:
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The United States reaffirmed its support for African Union peacekeepers in Somalia and the Somali National Army. Regarding South Sudan, the U.S. expressed disappointment both sides of the conflict for violations of the ceasefire, and is considering targeted sanctions. Read about this and other security news in the region this past week.
This post was drafted by CIP intern Matt LaLime
General John Kelly of U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) and General Charles Jacoby Jr. of...
The INCSR provides a descriptive look at United States counternarcotics assistance to various regions, as well as the state of drug trends, policies and corruption for each individual country in 2013.
This post was compiled by WOLA Intern Mia Fasano.
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