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Why Modi Made Russia the Destination of the First Bilateral Visit of His Third Term?
By Elizabeth Roche
The likely return of Trump as U.S. president is expected to reduce American support for Ukraine. Modi could be eyeing a peacemaker’s role in that conflict.
What the North Korea-Russia Rapprochement Means for Mongolia’s Transit and Transport Network
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar and Khurelbaatar G
China, Russia, and North Korea have strengthened cooperation, which may solve the dilemmas of the Tumen River corridor and provide historical opportunities for Mongolia to access new seaports.
SCO Set Grow in Astana With Addition of Belarus
By Catherine Putz
The SCO Summit will add Belarus to the roster. Xi and Putin are attending, but Modi is skipping.
The China-Russia ‘Axis’ Is Overhyped
By Rahul Mishra and Yanitha Meena Louis
Both Indo-Pacific and BRICS+ dynamics deter such a possibility.
What South Korea Needs Post-Russia-North Korea Mutual Defense Treaty
By Jong Min Lee
In forging deeper strategic ties with Pyongyang, Russia has inadvertently tarnished one of the key touchstones of Moscow’s relations with Seoul.
A New Russia-North Korea Strategic Partnership: Geopolitical Implications for Asia
By Ankit Panda
What does Vladimir Putin's embrace of Kim Jong Un portend for Northeast Asian geopolitics?
Putin Signs Deals With Vietnam to Offset Moscow’s Growing Isolation
By Aniruddha Ghosal
The Russian leader's two-day visit to Hanoi follows trips by U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
How Did China, India, and the BRICS Approach the Swiss Peace Summit on the Russia-Ukraine War?
By Abhilash Kolekar
None of the BRICS countries endorsed the Joint Communiqué. Can they provide an alternative pathway to peace?
Why North Korea’s Military Partnership With Russia Is Here to Stay
By Elena Guido and Eric Siyi Zhang
For North Korea’s military-industrial complex, collaboration with Russia creates a self-perpetuating cycle.
South Korea and the US Should Use the Kim-Putin Bromance
By Mitch Shin
Despite Seoul and Washington’s growing fear of the strengthened ties between Russia and North Korea, there is no need to rule out diplomacy and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula.
Putin’s Trip to Vietnam: The Next Phase of Major Power Competition
By Khang Vu
The Russian leader is just the latest major power leader to come to Hanoi bearing gifts and promises.
In Bid to Be Major Global Player, North Korea Signs New Treaty With Russia
By Shannon Tiezzi
Pyongyang wants to elevate its clout on the world stage through deepened ties with Moscow, but China continues to keep North Korea at arms length.