CSTO addresses regional tensions in Central Asia and South Caucasus, citing Western influence and unresolved territorial disputes.

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) of six post-Soviet states addresses regional tensions in Central Asia and South Caucasus, citing Western influence and unresolved territorial disputes as challenges. The CSTO, founded in 2002, prohibits members from joining other military alliances. This fall, military drills will be held in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, focusing on joint defense and adhering to international norms.