Afghanistan expert Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili on how regional relations could change amid the lack of a U.S. strategy The Taliban’s rapid march through Afghanistan and its subsequent takeover of the …
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Turkey says it may leave job of security at Kabul airport, adding to difficulties WASHINGTON—European allies are pushing the U.S. to delay its withdrawal from Afghanistan—which U.S. officials had suggested …
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After two postings in Kabul, I worry what comes after our September pullout. But we can still keep faith with the Afghan people. In November 2009, with President Barack Obama …
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Options range from nearby Central Asian countries to Gulf allies to Navy ships at sea WASHINGTON—U.S. military planners are looking for options to base forces and equipment in Central Asia …
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For myriad reasons, vaccination programs in Central Asia are proceeding slowly. Hesitancy is one factor. Kazakhstan is a regional leader on vaccinations, but that’s not saying terribly much as vaccine …
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Concerned that Turkey is stealing a move on it after Azerbaijan’s victory in the latest round of Qarabagh fighting, Iran has become significantly more active on the diplomatic, economic and …
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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) released separate reports on Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on March 23. Relative to Central Asia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have the most media-friendly environments but the …
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Kazakhstan sent 100 mobile medical ventilators to Tajikistan by road, the Telegram Channel of the Kazakh Industry and Infrastructure Development Ministry, Trend reports citing Kazinform. The Ministry sent ventilators pursuant …
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