Russia’s 2026 CSTO Doctrine: Military Modernization and the New Eurasian Security Architecture

ABSTRACT The regular session of the Collective Security Council (CSC) of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), convened in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in late November 2025, unfolded against a backdrop of deep strategic contradiction. On one hand, the summit signaled institutional cohesion and administrative stability, concluding the chairship of Kyrgyzstan and successfully adopting a declaration that reviewed implementation of priorities and outlined key objectives … Leggi tutto Russia’s 2026 CSTO Doctrine: Military Modernization and the New Eurasian Security Architecture