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1 – 10 of 12Islamic State group (ISG) claimed responsibility for the attacks. Nearly two years since its June 2014 offensive in Syria and Iraq, ISG still controls and governs significant…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210192
ISSN: 2633-304X
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For both states, a swift takeover of power in Afghanistan is preferable to either prolonged civil war or a power vacuum. Their objectives are more defensive than acquisitive…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264079
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The document describes a confrontational relationship with Washington and its European allies, and asserts Moscow's right to respond to their "unfriendly actions" however it sees…
US interest in Central Asia, particularly Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, appears to be rising after several years of declining engagement. The two major Central Asian states…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233797
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Moscow is a key partner in opposing Western hegemony, but Pakistan is the closest thing China has to an ally and depends increasingly on Chinese support. Territorial and economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256646
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The law would set out responsibilities to support agricultural production, protect farmland, improve storage and reduce waste. Maintaining domestic production of key staples is a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282105
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The promise is in line with the Taliban's commitment to act against foreign terrorists in Afghanistan, or at least stop them harming the outside world. The current Taliban…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263960
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A new language law entered into force on July 18 that reflects the president's determination to promote Kyrgyz. Russia’s foreign ministry has protested. The controversy highlights…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281669
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Possible Uzbek membership of the Eurasian Economic Union.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB247231
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Currency exchange liberalisation starting with a 100% devaluation on September 5 is the first substantive domestic policy reform of Shavqat Mirzioyev's presidency. A year after…