Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 12:22
2013 was an eventful year in the Caucasus and Central Asia, as the United States and NATO prepared to pull their military forces out of Afghanistan, Russia strengthened its military presence in the region, and tensions mounted on various fronts in the Caucasus.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 12:11
"The U.S. Embassy, through the EXBS program, is pleased to assist the Customs Service in its effort to enhance its training capacity which will enable it to better combat the threat of contraband, including the very real threat of weapons of mass destruction.”
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 13:24
But right now, to defeat al-Qaeda, we need medium weapons, and we need intelligence cooperation. We need drones to scan the desert, and right now that’s gradually happening with America.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 13:12
Several sources told Reuters that Assad's forces had since December received deliveries of weaponry and other military supplies, including unmanned spy drones known as UAVs, which have been arranged by Russia either directly or via proxies.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 13:07
Meanwhile, members of the White House staff are all but openly blasting Menendez for his sanctions push, claiming that backers of the bill are nothing but warmongers.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 12:45
A Sudanese investigation commission has recognised the involvement of military and senior officials in trafficking arms.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 12:43
Egypt featured heavily in the Middle East and North Africa news cycle this past week, as Egyptians approved a new constitution and U.S. lawmakers proposed fully restoring assistance to the country. Below is a roundup of those stories and some of the other top articles and news highlights from around the region over the last week:
United States policy:
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 12:21
Events in Central Eurasian this week highlighted both the absent role of one regional security body, the CSTO, in the border clashes between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan and the controversy surrounding Georgia’s entry into another security body, NATO. Below is a roundup of these stories and some of the other top articles and news highlights from around Central Eurasia over the last week:
Top Stories from Central Asia and the South Caucasus:
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 10:55
A significant amount of weapons, ammunition, and explosives have been found in several trash containers in Azerbaijan's capital.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 10:53
The Russian military has formed a helicopter squadron to strengthen its air contingent at the Erebuni air base in Armenia, the press service of Russia’s Southern Military District said Friday.
