Joshua Kucera
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.
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 07:37
Unfortunately, the report notes, the international efforts to tamp down the conflict do not appear to be up to the challenge.
Friday, September 27, 2013 - 00:00
A round-up of some of the top articles and news highlights from around Central Eurasia over the last week:
Central Asia:
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 10:12
The report talks to a number of Turkish foreign policy analysts who point out that Turkey's foreign policies conflict in some pretty substantial ways with those of the SCO.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 09:40
The ongoing discussion of Georgia's accession to NATO causes legitimate concerns for us, and political changes in Tbilisi do not give any reason for the softening of our position in this issue.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 09:34
Interestingly, the aid package appears not to include Russian troops, which no doubt the Russian side was pushing for.
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 07:30
And from NATO, Kyrgyzstan was offered an expansion in security cooperation activities, particularly in combatting drug trafficking.
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 07:29
Anyway, it's telling that in this ostensibly open auction, Bishkek isn't even making any pretense of anyone other than Russia winning.
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 00:00
A round-up of some of the top articles and news highlights from around Central Eurasia over the last week:
Central Asia:
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 14:21
And if it was anything to go by, Central Asia continues to fade further and further into the periphery of U.S. policymaking.