UNIPATH STAFF Pakistani and Uzbek leaders announced a “new era” of strategic partnership in the realms of military and economic security. Marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries in March 2022, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his Pakistani counterpart signed a series of agreements in Islamabad. The two leaders led delegations that discussed bilateral relations in the fields of security, defense, trade and investment, regional connectivity, science and technology, culture, and education. President Mirziyoyev shared his vision of the New Uzbekistan strategy that stresses greater outreach to South Asia. Pakistan returned the favor by highlighting its…
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UNIPATH STAFF Tajik President Emomali Rahmon visited Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi in March 2022 to bolster security ties between the two countries. The two presidents stressed that unrest in places such as Afghanistan and Ukraine necessitated closer cooperation in fighting scourges like international terrorism. During a joint news conference in Cairo, el-Sisi announced that he and Rahmon agreed to increase bilateral coordination so the two countries can share intelligence and expertise to suppress terrorism, extremist ideologies and organized crime. “We have also agreed to examine the possibility of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the fields of irrigation development…
UNIPATH STAFF Security and energy were not alone atop the agenda of the 42nd summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in December 2021. The summit’s top priorities included climate change and emergency response management. In his opening remarks, His Royal Highness Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed the attendees and stressed the need for the GCC member states to unite amid the daunting challenges the region faces. “We must complete the outstanding steps in term of economic unity and shared defense and security systems in a way that strengthens our regional and international…
UNIPATH STAFF Navies have grappled with the same problem for thousands of years: They often lack the manpower and materials to patrol the breadth of the seas and protect maritime trade against predation. Multinational naval forces engaged in the February 2022 International Maritime Exercise (IMX 22) tested a solution to that perennial problem, one that could transform the way fleets operate over the next several decades. Unmanned vehicles — slithering underwater like metallic serpents, sailing on the surface under wind and solar power, and tracking ship movements from the skies — are reinventing the way navies fulfill their duties. These…
Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, Commander, U.S. Central Command, discusses innovative efforts to maximize operations across Central Command through the employment of new technology and concepts, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and unmanned systems. He then takes questions from participating journalists. MODERATOR: Greetings to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s Dubai Regional Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from the Middle East and around the world for this on-the-record briefing with General Michael “Erik” Kurilla, Commander of the U.S. Central Command. General Kurilla will make opening remarks and take questions from participating reporters. We are…
JAVLON VAKHABOV, UZBEKISTAN AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES In 2022, we celebrate the 31st anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence, which we value as sacred and absolute. More than ever, we treasure our sovereignty, independence and freedom and remember the founding generation who pledged their lives, fortunes and honor to secure our country’s independence. To quote Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev: “Uzbekistan is moving from a period of national revival to a period of national prosperity.” We greatly appreciate the United States for supporting Uzbekistan along this path and mark another important milestone with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic…
I would like to thank United States Central Command for giving me the opportunity to write the editorial for this edition of Unipath magazine dedicated to protecting cyberspace. The more the world advances and relies on technology, the more the risk of chaos increases if computers and servers that control the online infrastructure are destroyed. This includes transportation, electricity, gas, desalinization plants or financial services by banks, stock exchanges and financial centers, whether caused by an actor or natural disaster. It would be the stuff of nightmares and could actually mean the return of the world to the Stone Age.…
LT. GEN. CHARLES MOORE, DEPUTY COMMANDER OF U.S. CYBER COMMAND In November 2020, more than 158 million Americans voted in our national elections. Because voting is so foundational to our democratic republic, Americans must have confidence that our election processes and outcomes are free of foreign interference and that covert foreign attempts to influence voters are mitigated. Four years earlier, malicious cyber actors sought to influence voters using operations in cyberspace. Determined to prevent similar activities during the 2018 and 2020 national elections, agencies across the U.S. government established a cross-functional and collaborative team to identify threats, share information and…
ISLAMIC MILITARY COUNTER TERRORISM COALITION The internet is globally decentralized, which allows for anonymity and contributes to its use as a platform for illegal activities, including property crimes and the promotion of violent extremism. Against such a backdrop of susceptibility — the exploitation of the internet by extremists and terrorists — governments face a challenge to contain these criminals who seek to undermine the legitimacy of the state and commit acts of violence. Cyber terrorism is the No. 1 national threat to many governments; it brings about enormous damage because of the global dependence on information technology. The main…
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ouda Shudeifat, media and cultural advisor, General Command, Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army News flows in from far and wide, accompanied by analysis, commentary, communication and dialogue. Based on the convictions, opinions and objectives of the media outlet or guest, programs can strike an accusatory, defensive or neutral pose on issues of the day. On many broadcasts, the features, emotions and modes of expression shift; patience wears thin and voices rise, perhaps even to the point of shouting and swearing, until the viewer gets confused. It is often difficult to come away from this melange of opinions with something…