Around the Region

UNIPATH STAFF In light of increased flows illegal drugs across its borders, the Tajik Drug Control Agency (DCA) has sought the assistance of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. “Due to the changes in the political situation in…

The United States has officially named Qatar as a major non-NATO ally (MNNA), a clear sign of closeness in bilateral relations. Delivering on a prior pledge he made to the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, U.S. President Joe…

Uzbekistan’s efforts to bring global attention to international security issues has boosted its leadership role in the region. Tashkent hosted a high-profile international conference dedicated to implementation of the United Nations…

UNIPATH STAFF In April 2022, the Military Women’s Training Center in Jordan celebrated the graduation of Class No. 1/2022 for female commissioned and noncommissioned officers. Graduates would join special security units.  The six-week…

Reaffirming the United States’s commitment to the security and prosperity of Iraq, Commander of U.S. Central Command Gen. Michael E. Kurilla paid a two-day visit to Iraq in April 2022.  During his visit, Gen. Kurilla met with military…

To enhance access to justice and cope with delays caused by COVID-19, Kuwait installed a video teleconferencing system in its Central Prison in April 2022 to conduct court proceedings in virtual courtrooms.  The Kuwaiti Supreme Judicial…

UNIPATH STAFF The Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) consortium signed a preliminary agreement with U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing to establish a joint venture to repair helicopters in the kingdom. According to SAMI Chief…

UNIPATH STAFF Co-chaired by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn al-Hussein of Jordan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi attended a tripartite summit in April…

UNIPATH STAFF An international seminar in Turkmenistan about humanitarian assistance to refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons — all the more relevant with the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan — drew attendance from four…

UNIPATH STAFF Lebanese security forces disrupted a major drug trafficking operation in a raid on the home of a drug lord with operations in the district of Matn, Mount Lebanon governorate, and the district of Keserwan, Keserwan-Jbeil…