Army
Georgia's Military "Ready for NATO"
Former US general praises army’s capacity and “absolutely superior” soldiers.
20 Sep 19
Anger Over Payment Delays to Families of Fallen Afghans
Access to benefits is a key incentive to undertake perilous military service.
8 Mar 18
Afghanistan: Cautious Welcome for Renewed Night Raids
Recent strikes led by special ops teams deemed a success.
28 Feb 18
Concerns Over New Afghan-US Airstrikes
Tactic signals fresh effort to eliminate insurgents’ income from narcotics.
8 Jan 18
Can Afghanistan's Women Pilots Aim High?
Social prejudice and limited facilities makes life tough for the handful of female students at the country’s aviation academy.
31 Jan 17
Nigeria: Soldiers Forced To Buy Their Own Uniforms
Corruption and mismanagement leaves army ranks woefully under-resourced.
8 Sep 16
Boost to Military Reform in Georgia
Fresh cooperation with the United States gives Tbilisi the opportunity to improve its armed forces.
19 Jul 16
Pressure Mounts on Tajik Army
Dushanbe wants to boost its defence forces, but people simply don’t want to join up.
7 Jul 16
Georgia Stuck in NATO Limbo
Tbilisi continues to dream, but membership remains a long way off.
20 Jun 16
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