THE ARMED FORCES OF CENTRAL ASIA
The Armed Forces of Central Asia is a comprehensive research project mapping military infrastructure and force structures across the region. This multi-chapter series provides detailed analysis of each country’s armed forces, complemented by an interactive map displaying thousands of military locations and units. Access individual country reports, explore our interactive mapping platform, and discover insights into Central Asia’s evolving security landscape.
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CHAPTER IV: UZBEKISTAN
This chapter maps and analyzes Uzbekistan’s military installations, documenting armed forces locations and infrastructure across the country through open-source intelligence and satellite imagery. The research provides detailed geographic analysis of Uzbekistan’s defense capabilities and military organization as part of the broader regional security assessment.
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MILITARY UNITS & MAP TRACKER
The Central Asia Military Units Map provides a comprehensive overview of military installations and units across the five Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The public version currently displays data from a select number of countries. For full access to the complete dataset and interactive map—covering all five countries in detail, including bases, airfields, and training grounds—users can purchase access.
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CHAPTER VI: TAJIKISTAN
This chapter maps and analyzes Uzbekistan’s military installations, documenting armed forces locations and infrastructure across the country through open-source intelligence and satellite imagery. The research provides detailed geographic analysis of Uzbekistan’s defense capabilities and military organization as part of the broader regional security assessment.
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Gain full access to the complete dataset and interactive map, covering all five Central Asian countries in detail. The full report includes comprehensive information on military installations, units, bases, airfields, and training grounds.
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AFOCA PART II:
WARGAMING REGIONAL CONFLICTS
In part two, we wargame three plausible regional conflict scenarios to reveal how Central Asian militaries might respond to peer rivals. Produced by the Red Line podcast. the discussion highlights critical constraints, from limited logistics to geography, offering rare insights into the region’s defense preparedness.
AFOCA PART I:
TAJIKISTAN AND REGIONAL COMMAND STRUCTURES
The first installment of a mini-series explores Tajikistan’s military, from complex command structures to the hidden factors shaping doctrine, equipment, and operations. Produced by the Red Line podcast, an expert panel unpacks the challenges facing Tajikistan’s armed forces and their growing role in Central Asian security dynamics.