Friendly co-operation brings mutual benefit

Article Abstract:

The Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan have increasing security needs, and are turning to larger countries for assistance. China, Russia, and Turkey have offered closer relationships and assistance.

China, Russia, International relations, Chinese foreign relations, Turkish foreign relations, Turkey, Russian foreign relations

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Patterns of crime in the Caspian basin

Article Abstract:

The rapid growth of oil and gas development in the Caspian Sea area has resulted in the expansion of criminal activities in the area. While there seems to be no central organization involved, numerous criminal groups are exploiting the development.

Planning, Petroleum industry, Crime, Natural resources, Caspian Sea

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Foreign bases complicate terror assessments in Central Asia

Article Abstract:

The use of ewar against terrorE by the Central Asian governments to clamp down on political opposition is reported. It is used as a means to secure economic and military support from competing powers, distorting the true nature of the terrorist threat in the region.

United States, Legal issues & crime, Police Protection, Terrorist Control, Security Mgmt-Kidnapping & Terrorism, Company legal issue, Investigations, Military aspects, Terrorism, Antiterrorism measures

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