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Russia: Moscow Looks To Expand Military Presence In Central Asia

Posted by Matt in June 17th, 2008

Military and political experts both in Russia and Central Asia say the timing of Russia’s ratification of the bilateral agreement with Tajikistan and its plans to reinforce the Kant air base are not coincidental, and show Moscow’s seriousness about fortifying its influence in Central Asia.

Vladimir Mukhin, a Moscow-based journalist and expert on military affairs, says that while Central Asia is an important region in terms of energy resources and geopolitics, Russia “has apparently come to the conclusion that military cooperation is the first and the most important step in regaining influence in the region.”

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