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Russia
Russia Will Ship S-300 Missile Systems to Iran Within Days
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Russian diplomat expects the first S-300 delivery to take place in the coming days.
The Eurasian Economic Union's Armenia Problem
By Catherine Putz
An upcoming summit in Yerevan might be relocated because of the flaring conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Russia to Deploy Missile Systems on Kuril Islands
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Moscow is allegedly also exploring whether the islands could serve as a naval base for its Pacific fleet.
Is Russia's Deadliest Tank Already in Serial Production?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The head of Rostec recently alleged that the T-14 'Armata' has entered serial production.
Russia and Tajikistan Stage Large Antiterrorism Drills
By Catherine Putz
Moscow and Dushanbe are getting a lot of practice in.
Did Obama's 'Red Line' Fib Matter in the End?
By Robert Farley
The importance of credibility in international affairs is often overestimated.
Kazakhstan Among the Oil Giants
By Catherine Putz
Astana’s oversized dependence on oil has put the country’s economy at the whims of a merciless global oil market.
China’s Silk Road Belt Outpaces Russia’s Economic Union
By Catherine Putz
Beijing’s economic endeavors in Central Asia are off to a better start than Russia’s. Don't expect that to damage ties.
Russia's Intervention in Syria and the Kurdish Question
By Wladimir van Wilgenburg
It is likely that both Russia and the United States will continue to support Syrian Kurds.
Has Putin Just Killed the Iran-Russia Air Defense Missile Deal?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Vladimir Putin has frozen the transfer of S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Iran, a Kuwait-based newspaper claims.
Russia Paying Less to Lease Kazakh Missile Testing Sites
By Catherine Putz
Agreements signed last year lower the rent and downsize the territory rented by Moscow.
Date Set for McDonald’s Kazakh Debut
By Catherine Putz
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