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Afghanistan Crisis: Security Problems for Russia and Central Asian States

... into their native country following large-scale terrorist attacks in Tashkent, and became bogged down in the Batken Region of Kyrgyzstan [ 2 ]. We might also add here the close ties between the more radical wing of North Caucasian militants and the Taliban via Al-Qaeda [ 3 ]. The latter was actively involved in the last two Chechen wars. The bombers who carried out many of the terrorist attacks in Russia had been trained by Al-Qaeda instructors sent from Afghanistan. The key person liaising between Afghanistan ...

16.08.2021

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Divisions within the Global Jihad

... resulting in the latter’s seizure. [4] Recently there have been reports that Abu Mohammad al-Julani is going to break the alliance with Ayman al-Zawahiri. However, expectations that the jihadists will unite around ISIS are somewhat premature. Al-Qaeda still retains its traditional allies, such as the Taliban. Despite the fact that the Taliban in Pakistan supported Islamic State, the Afghan faction will strengthen its position after the withdrawal of U.S. troops in 2016. Therefore, if the differences within the global jihad movement are not resolved ...

25.05.2015

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Poll conducted

In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)