Afghanistan, Central Asia, Russia
Central Asian spymasters want to return Russia's focus to Afghanistan

Afghanistan, China
Metallurgical Corporation of China changes its strategy in Afghanistan

The Chinese Communist Party has called on its business lobbyists in Kabul to get the Taliban government to take action to protect mining and energy production sites. In return, it is ready to offer fresh investment.

Tajikistan
In midst of discreet presidential succession war, security officials sharpen their blades

Succession planning is a highly secretive affair and the country's political and security corridors are awash with rumours. Next-in-line for leadership is Rustam Emomali, the son of current president Emomali Rahmon. But security officers and business leaders have emerged as contenders.

Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's security council drafts new military doctrine

The Kazakh government's desire to strengthen its grip on the security apparatus has prompted it to launch an ambitious project to reform it, which is being carried out by recently appointed officials.

The Intelligence Gazette
Rosfinmonitoring, DNI v Cosco, Russian base in Tajikistan

Russia
Financial intelligence service teams with FSB on cryptocurrencies in Russia.

United States
DNI to probe Chinese presence in South American ports

Tajikistan
Russian base renews engagement in Tajikistan

Spotlight | India, Iran
Tehran briefed on New Delhi's plans for dealing with the Taliban

As India looks to establish itself as the main regional channel of communication with the Taliban government in Afghanistan, it has reactivated its traditional alliances in Central Asia but also its security cooperation with Iran.

Kyrgyzstan, Russia
Afghan tensions affords Bishkek spymasters strategic regional role

Taking advantage of the renewed prominence of Central Asia following the Afghan outbursts, the Kyrgyz spymasters are seeking to consolidate their position and to assert the interests of Bishkek in the regional dynamics between Beijing, Islamabad and New Delhi.