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How Is the SCO’s ‘Shanghai Spirit’ Faring in 2020?
By Catherine Putz
With India-China tensions at a boil, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s foreign ministers are gathering in Moscow.
Triangles of Instability: Nuclear Dilemmas and How They Feed into Each Other
By Abhijnan Rej
Two overlapping triangular nuclear relationships could compound risks and complicate deterrence calculi for all the parties involved.
Indian and Russian Navies Begin Exercise in the Bay of Bengal
By Abhijnan Rej
Many have questioned the signal New Delhi seeks to send Beijing by exercising with both Moscow and Washington.
Kavkaz 2020: Why Russia’s Latest Military Drills Are a Golden Opportunity for Pakistan
By Shahid Hussain
Beyond a chance to deepen ties with Russia, Pakistan hopes to build bridges with Central Asian countries through the Kavkaz 2020 exercises.
What Good Is the Russia-India-China Triangle for Moscow?
By Abhijnan Rej
Russia has viewed both India and China through the lens of its relationship with the West. And that may not be a bad thing in the future.
Why China Will Support Russia in Belarus
By Brian G. Carlson
In responding to the political turmoil, Moscow can count on support from China, which has rapidly expanded its own interests in Belarus.
Is Putin’s Russia Seeking a New Balance Between China and the West?
By Stanislaw Skarzynski and Daniel Wong
20 years ago, Putin flipped Russia's entire strategic orientation on its head. Is he ready to do so again?
Rosneft’s Vietnam Exit Hints at Russia Inc.’s Future in Asia
By Nick Trickett
Moscow is going to have to toe Beijing’s line as competition and pressure from Washington ramps up.
Imports and Influence: How India’s Foreign Policy Interacts with its Weapons Purchases
By Abhijnan Rej
The country’s arms imports are inextricably linked with its geopolitical tightrope act.
What You May Not Know About Sino-Russian Cooperation in the Arctic and Why it Matters
By Sherri Goodman and Yun Sun
Despite disagreement on specific issues, China and Russia are aligning themselves strategically in the Arctic. Washington needs to pay attention.
India Cannot Rely on Russian Defense Ties Anymore
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Ideally, India would exploit a split in Russia-China relations. But there’s no split to exploit and New Delhi is better off seeking strategic compatibility elsewhere.
Russian ASAT Test: More Trouble for Space Security
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Even as the war of words continues, there will need to be practical measures to deal with the increasing threats to space.