Military Exercises
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 12:31
Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon visited Moscow last week to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, and at the top of the agenda was the fate of the Russian military base in Tajikistan. The base, with about 7,000 soldiers, is Russia’s largest land forces base outside its borders, and it’s become the largest single issue of contention between the tiny, unstable country and its superpower patron.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 12:18
On Wednesday, July 31, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel confirmed that Operation Bright Star in Egypt will still be held in September, despite ongoing debate over other aspects of U.S. security assistance to Egypt. Co-sponsored by the Egyptian military and U.S.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 06:53
Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel, meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart on Monday, August 5, discussed the regional situation, among other issues, according to the Department of Defense statement.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 10:58
How can Georgia both improve relations with Russia while remaining on the path to NATO membership? That's been the fundamental question for Georgia's new government, which has promised to pursue both those seemingly contradictory strategic goals.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 09:22
Egypt’s commanding general sharply criticized the U.S. response, accusing the Obama administration of disregarding the Egyptian popular will and of providing insufficient support amid threats of a civil war.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 07:11
The United States still plans to hold a major military exercise called Bright Star in Egypt in mid-September, Defense Secretary Hagel said on Wednesday, even after the Egyptian military's toppling of the president and the violence that has ensued.
Friday, August 2, 2013 - 14:35
Armenia’s top army generals and other military officials held an unprecedented meeting over the weekend in Nagorno-Karabakh, which the Defense Ministry in Yerevan said focused on their ongoing efforts to strengthen the Armenian military, Asbarez reported.
Friday, August 2, 2013 - 14:23
Issues of bilateral nature, including the interaction aimed at providing for security and stability in the region, have been discussed during the meeting.
Friday, August 2, 2013 - 14:11
The aim of the exercise is to develop and conduct joint reconnaissance and combat operations to detect and destroy illegal armed units by the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan in the border area.
Friday, August 2, 2013 - 12:48
During the visit the official plans to check on Kazakhstan Navy divisions in Aktau. Meanwhile, the high-ranking Chinese official met with Kazakhstan Defense Minister Adilbek Dzhaksybekov.