Shanghai summit fails to yield NATO-style defence agreement

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The recent summit of the Shanghai Co-operation Organization (SCO) failed to strength the Institution's military role or capabilities as it lacks the internal cohesion and capabilities found in strong multilateral security institutions such as NATO. The SCO however has the potential to affect regional security and politics since its activities include strengthening border controls, facilitating co-operation among members' law enforcement and intelligence agencies against terrorism, narco-trafficking and other transnational challenges.

China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, International agencies, International organizations, Shanghai Cooperation Organization

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Russia's institutional offensive in Central Asian security

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Vladimir Putin's administration has launched a sustained campaign called the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) to revitalize Russia's influence in Eurasia by enhancing co-operation among a core group of pro-Russian government. Since the CSTO's formal inauguration in October 2002, when all its member states ratified its founding documents, the organization has developed a more defined legal basis, including a charter that commits, defence and security policies.

Management dynamics, International politics, Management, International aspects, Putin, Vladimir, Russian foreign relations, Company business management, Foreign policy, Border security

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Russian roulette: Moscow seeks influence through arms exports

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The driving forces behind the leading Russian defense companies offering military export and debt-relief packages are examined. The Russian defense industries are looking towards Arab states to sustain their military exports, but their arms sales are not having any impact on the overall regional status quo.

Marketing procedures, Global Marketing, Middle East, Exports, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Defense industry, Defence industry, International marketing, Industry overview

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