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The China Factor in Tech Export Controls Against Russia
By Sophie-Charlotte Fischer
Will tech export controls against Russia further strengthen Sino-Russian high-tech cooperation? At this point, it seems unlikely that Beijing will put its future on the line to back Putin.
China Calls Russia Its Chief ‘Strategic Partner’ Despite War
By Ken Moritsugu
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has drawn comparisons to China's own threat to invade Taiwan to bring what it considers a wayward province under its control.
Uyghurs Stand With Ukrainians
By Omer Kanat
All of us who have our liberty must do better in ending the nightmares of people under assault, wherever they are.
Kazakh-Russian Relations in the Context of the War in Ukraine
By Aliya Askar
Does Kazakhstan owe Russia a “debt” for Moscow’s help in January? And what should we make of Kazakhstan’s neutral position on the unfolding conflict in Ukraine?
Can China Shield Russia From Ukraine-Linked Sanctions?
By Yang Jiang
In the short term, the tangible support that China can provide to Russia is limited, but the strategic implications are more profound.
What Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Means for the Pacific
By Joshua Mcdonald
Simply put, the future is Asian, and Europe would be wise to ensure it protects Asian democracies from the threatening autocracy in their neighborhood: China.
The Predictability of India’s UN Abstentions on the Ukrainian Crisis
By Anubhav Roy
No one should have been surprised by Wednesday’s vote. India has a long history of abstaining from U.N. votes that criticize Russia.
The West Shouldn’t Push India to Condemn Russia
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Instead of lecturing India, the West should take India’s interests seriously and make better offers to New Delhi than Moscow does.
Russia Eyes Sanctions Workarounds in Energy, Gold, Crypto, and China
By Fatima Hussein
Putin is expected to move funds through smaller banks, lean on energy sales, deal in cryptocurrency, and rely on Russia's relationship with China.
Ukraine: The View From Central Asia
By Umida Hashimova
The Central Asian states were caught off guard by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Responses have varied from silence to concern to outright support.
China Was Woefully Unprepared for the Russia-Ukraine War
By Chauncey Jung
The fact that Beijing was caught off guard hints at the fragility of its partnership with Russia.
Australia’s Response to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
By Grant Wyeth
Despite its distance from Ukraine, Australia is keenly aware of the potential consequences of Russia’s aggression.