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1 – 10 of 10SCO membership will be Tehran’s first experience of a regional defence-security organisation since it withdrew from the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) in 1979. Iran’s defence…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281081
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Fear of Afghanistan-related instability spilling into Central Asia has already prompted the Kremlin to announce that it will reinforce its military presence in Tajikistan.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206167
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Russia security and military interests in Central Asia.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197202
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The Central Asian leaders were due to be chief guests at India’s Republic Day celebrations a day earlier, but Delhi cancelled that plan in view of the latest surge in COVID-19…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266989
ISSN: 2633-304X
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RUSSIA/CHINA: India and Pakistan will balance SCO
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES197988
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Stability risks in Tajikistan.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211355
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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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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 CSTO force's arrival, trouble-free presence and speedy departure makes it an appealing option for signatory-state governments. It demonstrates Moscow's willingness to assist…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267035
ISSN: 2633-304X
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RUSSIA/CENTRAL ASIA: Moscow seeks security partners