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Azerbaijan: Rampant Violations Mark Shoe-In Presidential Vote
Friday, October 11, 2013 - 09:57
The suspense didn’t last long, as a torrent of reports about irregularities began pouring in long before polling stations closed.
If U.S. Pulls Out of Afghanistan, Will It Stay In Central Asia?
Friday, October 11, 2013 - 09:46
One could imagine some kind of CIA/special operations presence close to the Afghanistan border, comparable to what the U.S. has been operating in Yemen and Somalia, for example.
Kazakhstan: Finding Obstacles in the Path to a New EU Agreement
Friday, October 11, 2013 - 09:40
While the two sides may be talking again, the discussions appear deadlocked due to mounting disagreements on political reform, including much needed attention to Kazakhstan’s Rule of Law and Human Rights record.
Kyrgyzstan: Proposals for Post-Manas “Transit Hub” Lack Air Under Wings
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 07:44
But on the cargo side, there is little to show for all the hype. No major contracts of note have been reported.
CSTO Peacekeepers Drill In Russia, Preparing For What?
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 07:41
The larger context of the drill, though, included fights over resources in the region and interethnic tension, giving some sense of the circumstances in which the CSTO imagines that these peacekeeping forces might someday be used.
Russia Starts Talks On Tajikistan's Ayni Air Base
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 08:19
A Russian parliamentary delegation in Tajikistan is starting negotiations on use of the Ayni air base, whose future occupancy has been the source of much speculation.
As Russian Base Deal Approaches Ratification In Tajikistan, Murmurs Of Dissent
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 08:14
But as a whole, as Bobonazarova said, debate in Tajikistan has been pretty muted for a deal that's going to mean 29 more years of Russian military presence there.
Kyrgyzstan: Social Media Activist Takes on Bishkek City Hall
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 08:10
It all started in 2009, when he began posting videos of traffic violations, by drivers and police, on his Facebook page.
U.S., NATO Take Dim View Of Turkey-China Missile Deal
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 - 08:55
Turkey's American and NATO allies have not responded well to the announcement that Turkey plans to buy an air defense system from China, bypassing American and European systems.
Kyrgyzstan Defense Minister On Relations With Russia, Uzbekistan, India
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 07:46
Asked about the $1 billion Russian military aid package, Omuraliyev didn't specify exactly what sort of equipment would be given, but said the priority would be in getting equipment that would work together as a system.

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