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Russia
Why are Russians Leaving Kazakhstan?
By Casey Michel
For 25 years, Kazakhstan has been becoming more Kazakh.
Pentagon Wants 'Arsenal Planes' to Beat China's Air Defenses
By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has a plan to convert old warplanes into heavily armed “flying launchpads.”
Top US Spy Chief: China Still Successful in Cyber Espionage Against US
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China and Russia remain leading threats in cyberspace, the director of national intelligence said in front of Congress.
Confirmed: Thailand’s Military Wants a New Main Battle Tank
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Thai Army is setting up a procurement committee to evaluate Chinese and Russian armor.
Back From the Dead: India and Russia Revive Talks Over Fifth Generation Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi and Moscow have restarted cost negotiations over the Sukhol/HAL Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft.
New US Defense Budget: $18 Billion for Third Offset Strategy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Pentagon wants to spend more money to offset Anti-Area/Access-Denial (A2/AD) technologies.
Will 3D Printing Speedup Production of Russia’s ‘Deadliest Tank’?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s defense industry has used 3D printing to produce prototype parts for the T-14 Armata tank, a manager reveals.
No Accreditation for RT in Tajikistan
By Casey Michel
RT has been trying since 2014 to open a bureau in Tajikistan, but as of yet its reporters can't operate in the country.
Why Is Russia Cutting Troops in Tajikistan?
By Catherine Putz
Last year Russia said it was going to increase its presence in Tajikistan, and now it’s not.
Russia and Climate Change: A Looming Threat
By Quentin Buckholz
Recent rhetoric notwithstanding, there is reason to be skeptical about Moscow's attitude to climate change.
Turkmenistan’s Endless Energy Optimism
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan still says it can deliver gas to Europe in the next few years and experts still seem to disagree.
Is 2016 Going to Be Pivotal for Central Asia’s Pipeline Powers?
By Catherine Putz
Considering new regional dynamics and more: recommended reads