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What Fate Awaits Russians Detained in Central Asia, Awaiting Extradition?
By Catherine Putz
In one case, both the U.S. and Russia want a Russian citizen extradited, putting the states of Central Asia once again in the middle of a geopolitical mess.
What Are the Future Implications of Russia-Ukraine Cyber Conflict for East Asia?
By Brandon Valeriano and Jose M. Macias
There is considerable evidence of an uptick in cyber conflict associated with the war, yet few significant cyber operations. Here’s what East Asia can learn from the conflict.
EU Leader Cites Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine to Warn Against China’s Aggression in Asia
By Jim Gomez
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a joint news conference with the Philippine president that “the illegal use of force cannot be tolerated, not in Ukraine, not in the Indo-Pacific.”
The China-Russia Power Play
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Alicja Bachulska.
China Studies Nuclear Risk in the Context of the Ukraine War
By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
What lessons does Russia’s nuclear signaling hold for a prospective Chinese war to force unification with Taiwan?
In Importing Russian Gas, Pakistan Treads a Fine Line
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
In June 2023, Russia sent gas supplies to Pakistan through Uzbekistan and Afghanistan for the first time. But it may not be the start of a vibrant trade.
Russia, China, and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
By Joseph Webster
The Kremlin is unlikely to order an attack on a Ukrainian nuclear facility, partly because of its relationship with Beijing.
China, Russia Target Western Financial System With Propaganda and Disinformation
By Kyle Walter and Hamsini Hariharan
As multipolar ambitions persist, the Western financial system has become a prime target of both Chinese and Russian disinformation campaigns.
A Weak Putin Is India’s Worst Nightmare
By Mohamed Zeeshan
It would force Indian dependence on the United States for diplomatic and military support, which New Delhi would like to avoid.
Will China Change Its Approach to the Ukraine War?
By Zhenze Huang
China's ambivalent stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine reflects its national interests, and is unlikely to significantly change.
What Conclusions Is China Drawing From the Wagner Revolt in Russia?
By Björn Alexander Düben
The direct parallels to China are limited, but the unexpected challenge to Putin’s regime will likely fuel further emphasis on domestic stability within Xi’s.
Could Kazakhstan’s Uranium Exports to the US Increase?
By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
If imports of Russian uranium are blocked by the U.S., Kazakhstan, already a top source, could stand to gain.