Information on "Defense" and "Eurasia"
June 2013
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17 Jun 2013
Trading Off Sovereignty: The Outcome of Belarus’s Integration with Russia in the Security and Defence Field
Belarus has relied upon Russia for economic assistance and security guarantees since the breakup of the Soviet Union. The trade-off, argues Anaïs Marin, is that close but fractious ties with Moscow brings the country's sovereignty into question. More on «Trading Off Sovereignty: The Outcome of Belarus’s Integration with Russia in the Security and Defence Field» -
13 Jun 2013
Moscow Open for Dialogue on European Security Issues
The recent European Security Conference in Moscow confirmed that Russia and NATO remain poles apart on ballistic missile defenses and conventional forces. But it's not all bad news, notes Richard Weitz. Both sides still see counterterrorism as an ideal way to promote deeper Russia-NATO cooperation. More on «Moscow Open for Dialogue on European Security Issues»
April 2013
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4 Apr 2013
Georgia's Armed Forces: Army of the All or Army of the Few?
While Georgia's politicians believe that reforming the country's armed forces is essential, they remain divided over what roles civilians should play in national defense. Today, Eugene Kogan outlines the issues surrounding Tbilisi’s military reforms and what Russia thinks about them. More on «Georgia's Armed Forces: Army of the All or Army of the Few?»
March 2013
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21 Mar 2013
NATO, Uzbekistan and the ISAF Withdrawal
The precarious security situation in Pakistan has prompted NATO to look to Uzbekistan as an alternative transportation route for its planned withdrawal from Afghanistan. Yet, as Sonia Rothwell reveals, many member-states remain uncomfortable working with a regime that has a poor human rights record. More on «NATO, Uzbekistan and the ISAF Withdrawal»
January 2013
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30 Jan 2013
How Deep Are Azerbaijan-Israel Relations?
Have recent ties between Azerbaijan and Israel become sufficiently close that Baku might offer up its airfields for an Israeli strike against Iran? Eldar Mamedov says “no”. Both countries still hold divergent views over Nagorno-Karabakh and have little to offer each other over the long-term. More on «How Deep Are Azerbaijan-Israel Relations?»
November 2012
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20 Nov 2012
The Russian Federation's New Minister of Defense
As Andrzej Wilk reminds us, Anatoly Serdyukov was recently fired as Russia’s Defense Minister. While his replacement, Sergei Shoigu, is expected to instill a sense of calm at the Ministry, significant changes within the high command and among civilian staff shouldn’t be ruled out. More on «The Russian Federation's New Minister of Defense»
July 2012
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30 Jul 2012
Carrier Killers for the Russian Navy: The Strategic Environment
Russia is redoubling its efforts to boost its naval nuclear deterrence and blue water capabilities. Such moves reflect Moscow's growing interest in safeguarding its natural resource interests in the Arctic and the growing military power of the Asia-Pacific region, argues Vladimir Karnazov. More on «Carrier Killers for the Russian Navy: The Strategic Environment»
May 2009
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12 May 2009
US Gets Uzbek Air Base
Uzbek President Islam Karimov gives Washington the air base it needs for its Afghan operation, Deirdre Tynan reports for EurasiaNet. More on «US Gets Uzbek Air Base»
June 2008
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24 Jun 2008
The deadly convenience of Victor Bout
With international arms dealer Victor Bout behind bars in Bangkok, many world leaders are squirming over revelations of his client list. More on «The deadly convenience of Victor Bout» -
24 Jun 2008
Part II: The deadly convenience of Victor Bout
With international arms dealer Victor Bout behind bars in Bangkok, many world leaders are squirming over revelations of his client list. More on « Part II: The deadly convenience of Victor Bout»
