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Crimea
Russia’s Disturbing Actions on Innocent Passage in the Black Sea
By KOTANI Tetsuo
A dangerous incident has repercussions in Asian waters.
Has US Russia Policy Changed?
By Casey Michel
A recent appropriations bill, signed by Trump, furthers Obama-era policies regarding Russian expansionism.
Crimea: When Is an Annexation Not Actually an Annexation?
By Casey Michel
Three years ago, Russia formally annexed Crimea, citing a flawed referendum.
Selective Revanchist Recognition: Trump, Crimea and the South China Sea
By Casey Michel
On the South China Sea, the Trump administration seems to be taking a hard line. Not so on the issue of Crimea.
Will Trump Recognize Russian Annexation of Crimea?
By Casey Michel
It would be a break from Washington's stated policy of non-recognition.
Crimea and the South China Sea: Russia and China Grasp for Support
By Casey Michel
Only a handful of countries side with both Moscow and Beijing on their respective controversial territorial claims.
Russia-China: The West’s Dual Challenge
By Marcin Kaczmarski
Closer Moscow-Beijing ties don’t constitute a common challenge to the West.
What Crimea Tells Us About Asia’s Future Wars
By Van Jackson
Several features of the Crimea conflict apply to the Asia context.
Russia’s Narrative Finds an Audience in Central Asia
By Casey Michel
Unpopular elsewhere, Moscow appears to be winning friends and influencing people in the former Soviet sphere.
Japan's Tangled Ties With Russia
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's relationship with Russia will remain stalled as long as the Ukraine crisis continues.
Russia Deploys Bombers to Crimea
By Ankit Panda
Russia is continuing to militarize its westernmost territories.
Russia, Crimea and Central Asia
By Casey Michel
Central Asian governments have faced some difficult choices in responding to Russian revanchism.
US 'Troubled' By Crimean Leader's India Visit
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. is "troubled" by reports that the nationalist leader of Crimea traveled with Putin to India.
The Future of China and Russia: Can a David Fracture a Goliath?
By Walter C. Clemens, Jr.
Proponents of democracy have reason to hope that history is on their side.
Russia: Between Empire and Modernity
By Robert E. Kelly
As it bullies its neighbors, Russia seems to have chosen a short-sighted approach to power.
WWI Analogies: Missing the Role of Culture
By Kadira Pethiyagoda
Culture is having a greater impact on international affairs than ever before.
Russia Sanctions Hit Central Asia Hard
By Casey Michel
Russia is not the only economy affected by the post-Crimea sanctions.
Sanctions and Cancelled Meetings Put an Abe-Putin Summit in Doubt
By Clint Richards
Japan is trying to keep rapprochement a possibility in light of the worsening situation in Ukraine.
MH17’s Implications for Russia-Japan Rapprochement
By Clint Richards
Japan doesn’t need Russian energy as much as its U.S. alliance, but further sanctions would hurt.
Russia Threatens Nuclear Strikes Over Crimea
By Zachary Keck
Russian FM Lavrov warned that Russia could resort to nuclear weapons if Ukraine tried to retake Crimea.
Will Iran Play the Crimea Card in Iraq?
By Zachary Keck
Not unlike Russia in Ukraine, Iran says it will intervene in Iraq to protect the country’s Shia people and holy sites.
Ukraine Seeks Stronger China Ties
By Zachary Keck
Ukraine’s incoming government has already begun a charm offensive towards China.
What Should the US Do About Closer Sino-Russian Ties?
By Michael Lumbers
Why Washington should resist the temptation to overreact to their growing convergence.
How Significant Is the Eurasian Economic Union?
By Casey Michel
Moscow’s high hopes for the union have come up against reluctance among its neighbors.
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