Michael Hilliard

Michael Hilliard

Director of Defense & Security Analysis at the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs, where he leads the multi-volume "Armed Forces of Central Asia" project. He also works as a strategic consultant, advising energy and mining firms across Eurasia on military security, regional risk, and economic issues. Drawing on his experiences as a policy adviser and defense analyst, a former conflict journalist, and the host of the geopolitical podcast "The Red Line," Michael brings clear, evidence-based insights to complex security questions.
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Armed Forces of Central Asia: Uzbekistan
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The Armed Forces of Central Asia: Uzbekistan

Michael Hilliard , Michael S. Coffey , Mitchell Polman

The latest release in our Armed Forces of Central Asia project highlights Uzbekistan, traditionally viewed as Central Asia's leading military power.
Armed Forces of Central Asia: Tajikistan
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The Armed Forces of Central Asia: Tajikistan

Michael S. Coffey , Mitchell Polman , Juan Carlos Pastor Gómez , Michael Hilliard

Comprehensive analysis of Tajikistan's armed forces, examining strategic position, military capabilities, economic factors, and geopolitical challenges.