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South Korea’s prospective positions in Uzbekistan
South Korea seeking to develop the ‘northern’ vector of geo-economic cooperation quite intensively intends to keep strengthening its positions in Uzbekistan. By the end of the current year the states…
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Violation of arms control treaties by Russia throws into question whether they need to be extended
From January 2020, the so-called Doomsday Clock by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, defining the risks of a global catastrophe, shows a record close to midnight - 100 seconds…
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The Western Togoland Secessionism as a Part of National Elections Campaign
The new turn of secessionism performance in Ghana can be related to upcoming national elections planned for this December. The Ewes ethnic group is behind the operations and allegedly being…
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The defeat of new Gambian Constitution is the blow to democracy and anti-corruption efforts
It is highly likely, that the Gambia's 2021 presidential election will be organized under the "Jammeh's constitution". Important reforms and anti-corruption efforts could be undermined. Several foreign partners who have…
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Understanding Russian Subversion: Patterns, Threats, and Responses, 2020
This report is part of the RAND Corporation perspective series. RAND perspectives present informed perspective on a timely topic that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors. All…
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Iran and the Strait of Hormuz : Varying Levels of OF Interdiction, 1997
Here is Thesis by James M. Esquivel from Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, California. This thesis undertakes an accurate assessment of Iran's military capability adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's…
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Iran Military Power, 2019
This report by U.S. Defence Intelligence Agency is Part of unclassified Defense Intelligence overviews of the major foreign military challenges facing the United States. This volume provides details on Iran’s…
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Karabakh conflict as an opportunity for the Russian Empire’s revival
On its scenario the Karabakh conflict reminds the events taken place in Georgia in 2008. The event development indicates a high probability of the operation of having Armenia deeply integrated…
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Bulgarian case: Russian intelligence is increasingly making use of trade mission cover to handle operations
Bulgaria has expelled two Russian diplomats whom it accuses of conducting military espionage. This raises to five the number of Russian diplomats who have been expelled from Bulgaria for espionage…