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Russia Tests Nuclear-Capable Underwater Drone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The test of the unmanned underwater vehicle prototype reportedly took place on November 27.
Rex Americana: ExxonMobil CEO Tapped for Secretary of State
By Catherine Putz
Rex Tillerson comes burdened with conflicts of interests and close Russian ties.
What's Next in the Ablyazov Saga? French Court Set to Rule on Extradition
By Catherine Putz
The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture warns that if Ablyazov is extradited to Russia, he will likely end up back in Kazakhstan.
US-Russian Relations Under a Trump Presidency: What to Expect
By Pal Dunay
The short honeymoon between Trump and Putin may well be followed by a long and difficult marriage.
Will Donald Trump Reset US-Russia Relations?
By Catherine Putz
Russia is happy to see Trump win the White House.
Russia’s T-14 Armata: ‘The Most Revolutionary Tank in a Generation’?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
British intelligence is ringing the alarm bells over Russia’s new main battle tank.
What Will a Kuril Islands Deal Between Russia and Japan Take?
By Ankit Panda
Japan looks to incentivize Russian interest in a deal over the Kurils by laying out several economic initiatives.
China Suggests Free Trade Zone For the SCO
By Catherine Putz
Russia says it would be "complicated."
Asia's New Democracies and the Liberal World Order
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The key to global order may lie with Asia's emerging democracies.
External Shocks Continue to Put Pressure on Central Asian Economies
By Paolo Sorbello
The IMF forecasts the slowest economic recovery in almost two decades.
What is the Leading Cause of Snow Leopard Killings?
By Catherine Putz
Experts say more than 50 percent of snow leopard killings are retaliation for attacks on livestock.
Welcome to the Tuva Republic
By Bradley Jardine and Matthew Kupfer
Famed for its vibrant culture around the world, the region remains among the most disconnected inside Russia.