Security

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  Security

  2022-08-10

  Debtors' remorse: recipients of Chinese loans lament strings attached

  From Tajikistan to Pakistan and countries across the Middle East, governments are second guessing the benefits of doing business with China.

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  Security

  2022-08-09

  Ban looms for Iran-backed Zainabiyoun Brigade in Pakistan

  Members returning from conflict in Syria seem intent on bringing violence home with them, and several have been arrested on terrorism related charges.

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  Security

  2022-08-08

  Killing of al-Qaeda leader al-Zawahiri seen as blow to militancy in Pakistan

  Al-Zawahiri had long railed against Pakistan, calling for the destruction of the state itself.

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  Security

  2022-08-04

  Afghans shocked to learn al-Qaeda leader lived in Kabul

  Startled to learn al-Zawahiri was living in their midst, Kabul residents express relief at his death, saying he tarnished their country's reputation.

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  2022-07-27

  Passenger jet near-collision underscores safety concerns, failures in Iran

  Human error by Iranian air traffic controllers nearly led to a mid-air collision of two Pakistani airliners, and dredged up memories of Iran's downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 in 2020.

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  2022-07-19

  United States vows never to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapon

  The US government in a security declaration pledged 'to use all elements of its national power to ensure that outcome' amid ongoing Iranian violations of nuclear agreements and protocols.

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  2022-07-18

  Ukraine's resistance to Russia inspires Taiwanese civilians to study urban warfare

  The resilience of Ukrainian forces after Russian troops invaded their country has given hope that with the right tactics, Taiwan might have a chance defending itself against China.

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  2022-07-08

  China's global infrastructure drive provides cover for secret military expansion

  Chinese military bases under construction in ports around the world show how Beijing is leveraging its economic 'investment' in countries to achieve greater military hegemony.

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  Security

  2022-07-07

  US eyes co-operation with Central Asia as terrorist groups re-emerge in Afghanistan

  Gen. Erik Kurilla, commander of US CENTCOM, recently visited the Central Asian region to discuss military and intelligence co-operation related the terror threats from Afghanistan.

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  2022-06-27

  Ineffective Chinese military equipment causing headaches in Pakistan

  The commissioning of a new Chinese-made frigate for Pakistan has defence analysts calling attention to the serious problems of other Chinese ships, drones and other military equipment.