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Uzbek Politician Alisher Qodirov Takes on Russian Chauvinism and Soviet Legacy
By Niginakhon Saida
Alisher Qodirov’s outspoken criticism of Russian chauvinism and the Soviet legacy marks a significant shift in Uzbekistan’s political discourse, sending a clear message to Moscow.
Pakistan and Russia’s Pivot to the Global South
By Muhammad Murad
Despite tough choices and sanctions, there is noticeably increased engagement between Islamabad and Moscow.
Russia and China in the Arctic: Less Than Meets the Eye
By Nicolas Jouan, Zdenek Rod, and Martin Ruzicka
Friendly rhetoric hides distrust and competition between an ambitious Beijing and a Moscow jealous of its Arctic prerogative.
The Geopolitical Logic of Humanitarian Aid Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Catherine Putz
How and why did the U.S, China, and Russia allocate humanitarian aid during the COVID-19 pandemic?
In Welcoming Putin, Mongolia Prioritizes National Interest Over Russia’s War With Ukraine
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia believed that hosting the Russian leader was in line with its national interests – including the need to address Mongolia’s growing demand for energy.
Kyrgyz Government Again Warns Citizens Against Travel to Russia
By Catherine Putz
Amid increased migration regulations and enforcement, the Kyrgyz government urged citizens to “temporarily refrain” from traveling to Russia unless they have “compelling reasons” to do so.
Mongolia Ignores International Warrant for Putin’s Arrest, Giving Him a Red-carpet Welcome
By Associated Press
The ICC has accused Putin of being responsible for the abductions of children from Ukraine. Member countries are required to detain suspects but there’s no real enforcement mechanism.
Why Mongolia Won’t Arrest Vladimir Putin
By Telmen Altanshagai
Mongolia will be the first ICC member-state to host the Russian leader since the court issued a warrant for his arrest.
Why the Nuclear Revolution Matters in an Era of Emerging Great Power Competition
By Alex Alfirraz Scheers
Amid intensifying competition between China, Russia, and the U.S., it bears repeating: Nuclear wars cannot be won.
A ‘Coordinated Silence’ in Central Asia Amid Ukraine’s Kursk Incursion
By Otabek Akromov
Russia finds itself increasingly isolated in its conflict in Ukraine, with its allies, both within and outside the CSTO extending neither military nor political support.
US Department of Defense Arctic Strategy and China
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Rebecca Pincus.
Assessing North Korea-Russia Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Rachel Minyoung Lee.