CSTO to build Rapid Reaction Force
August 31, 2011The Russia-dominated Collective Security Treaty Organization held an informal summit earlier this month, in which the heads of the various states agreed to create a “rapid reaction” military force that could intervene in member nations should the need arise. This probably signals Moscow’s intentions to prop up member governments and to ensure that no unfriendly regime takes root in the former Soviet Space.
[...] in both Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan; Russia retains a strong presence their, both economically and militarily, and the US remains engaged not only in Afghanistan but also in Kazakstan, Tajikistan and [...]