Counterterrorism
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 11:36
As foreign forces in Afghanistan prepare to complete their drawdown at the end of this year, and responsibility for security falls entirely on Afghan government forces, the governments in Central Asia have been worrying and taking measures to prevent Afghanistan’s problems from becoming Central Asia’s problems also.
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 10:50
The United States continued airstrikes against the “Islamic State” (IS) in Iraq and expanded its campaign into Syria, where strikes also targeted the Khorasan group, a lesser-known militia affiliated with Al-Qaida. Meanwhile, the Kenyan government pledged to to “stay the course” until the terrorist group al-Shabaab is sufficiently weakened. On Tuesday, the Colombian government and the rebel group known as the FARC published the text of agreements reached at ongoing peace talks. Georgia reportedly offered to host a training center for Syrian rebels, which Georgian officials subsequently denied.
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 09:51
Kazakhstan should take the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, ISIS, or IS – ed.) more seriously, Kazakh political analyst and director of the Risk Assessment Group, Dosym Satpayev said in an interview with Megapolis, a local newspaper, Dinara Urazova writes for Tengrinews.
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 09:46
The U.S. placed on September 24 a Syria-based Georgian national among 21 individuals in “specially designated global terrorists” list, freezing their assets and prohibiting Americans from having any commercial transactions with them.
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 09:42
Georgian PM Irakli Garibashvili has denied reports about Tbilisi offering to host training center for anti-Islamic State fighters and said that Georgia’s contribution to the U.S.-led international coalition will only be “symbolic.”
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 05:58
African troops in Somalia are planning a surge to free areas still controlled by al-Qaeda-linked militants, with more than two-thirds of the country already liberated, government and African Union officials said.
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 05:55
The SA Navy will deploy warships on Africa’s west coast as far north as the Gulf of Guinea.
Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 07:09
A new national guard could help bridge Iraq’s sectarian divide. But it must be accompanied by diplomatic efforts to reach out to Sunnis and prevent outside meddling.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 08:46
The arrest of 26 Azerbaijanis for allegedly joining armed Islamic groups in Syria and the wider region may help Azerbaijan place its strategic importance to the United States above criticism of its growing autocratic reputation.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 07:37
Georgia has offered to host a training base for anti-ISIS Syrian rebels, marking a dramatic new step in Tbilisi's efforts to contribute to American-led military operations in the Middle East. That's according to Foreign Policy magazine , citing American and Georgian sources. But the Georgian government denied the report, saying it has no plans either to host a base or commit troops.