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Development Assistance As Leverage for Russia’s Footprint in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

... security and development are. The establishment of a military base in Kyrgyzstan is being supported by cooperation in the energy field and by writing off Kyrgyzstan’s debt. Similarly, the prolongation of the agreement on the 201st military base in Tajikistan is supported by assistance in fighting drug trafficking, softening the terms and conditions for labor migrants’ entry to Russia, and subsidized supplies of Russian fuel, gas and lubricants. Could all these facts point to the conclusion ...

11.01.2013

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Russian military base in Tajikistan is most of all needed to ensure the security of Tajikistan itself

Should Russia pay for its military base in Tajikistan? 201 division, traditionally believed to be one of the most combat-effective, is the core of the Russian military base in Tajikistan. From the viewpoint of Russian interests it’s the front defense line against the threats of Afghanistan-Central ...

22.03.2012

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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%)