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Russia
How Putin Plans to Fight Terrorism in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Fears of spillover from Afghanistan and ISIS have prompted Moscow to increase its military might in Central Asia.
Putin’s Visit to Japan Indefinitely Postponed
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The “environment is not suitable for a visit” at this time.
Kazakh and Russian Leaders Hold 13th Meeting in 2015
By Catherine Putz
"Kazakhstan has been, continues to be, and will remain the closest and most reliable neighbor and ally of Russia.”
Russia’s Pacific Paradise
By Casey Michel
In 1815, a German, on behalf of the Russian-American Company, tried to conquer Hawaii in the name of the Tsar.
Russia’s Missile Launches and Caspian Politics
By Evan Gottesman
Moscow’s cruise missile launches demonstrated strength--and weakness--in the Caspian corridor.
Kazakhstan Deftly Balances Relations with Ukraine and Russia
By Catherine Putz
Astana’s careful diplomatic balance was on display as Ukrainian President Poroshenko paid an official visit.
Russia’s First 5th Generation Fighter Jet to Enter Service in 2017
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The induction date for Moscow’s newest fighter aircraft has been pushed back.
The Eurasian Economic Union’s ‘Single Information Field’
By Casey Michel
Russia’s chief propagandist wants Kyrgyzstan to join the EEU’s information sphere, or risk disappearing.
Russia Continues Inflating the ISIS Threat in Central Asia
By Casey Michel
ISIS is recruiting around the world, but Russian rhetoric boosts the threat of ISIS to the region beyond reality.
Hybrid Warfare With Chinese Characteristics
By Benjamin David Baker
From Sun Tzu to Xi Jinping: Russia isn’t the only one who knows hybrid warfare.
CSTO Gathers in Tajikistan, Talks ISIS
By Catherine Putz
Could Russian troops return to the Tajik-Afghan border? Only if asked.
What’s Driving Change in Central Asia’s Car Industry?
By Bradley Jardine and Greindl Sibylle
The automobile industry can tell us a great deal about Central Asia’s economies.