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Crimea
5 Ways Europe Can Help the US Pivot
By James R. Holmes
Crimea has woken Europe up to geopolitics. Here's how it can help the U.S. pivot to Asia.
What Crimea Teaches Central Asia
By Stephen Blank
The lessons from Russia’s actions in Ukraine in recent months are disturbing for Central Asia.
Confronting Moscow With the Help of Beijing
By Erik Brattberg and Bernardo Pires de Lima
The West should exploit China-Russia asymmetries to avert an East-West confrontation.
Russia Expands Naval Presence in Crimea
By Zachary Keck
Russia’s Navy chief has announced that Russia will expand its presence in the disputed region of Crimea.
No, Crimea Is Not a “Model” for Aggression in Asia
By Robert E. Kelly
There is little evidence that China (or anyone else) views Russian aggression as a model for action in Asia.
Don’t Contain Russia, Push It East
By Zachary Keck
Instead of containment, the US should block Russia's ambitions in Europe while encouraging them in Asia.
Ukraine and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
By Zachary Keck
The Obama administration should use the Ukraine crisis to get Trade Promotion Authority from Congress.
Russia’s Ukraine Invasion: An Opportunity for America?
By John Allen Gay
If America takes a more global, strategic view, it can make lemonade out of the sour Ukrainian lemon.
Russian Capital Flight Could Nearly Double in 2014
By Ankit Panda
As a result of Western sanctions over its annexation of Crimea, Russia will see a massive increase in capital flight.
Overseas Chinese and the Crimea Crisis
By Zachary Keck
Russia's annexation of Crimea could embolden China to intervene in Southeast Asia and Russia's Far East.
Will Narva Be Russia’s Next Crimea?
By Daniel Berman
Estonia would be the perfect battlefield for Russia and Putin to continue the war they began with Georgia in 2008.
Russian Military Spending Soars
By Zachary Keck
Russia’s defense spending will increase by 18% in 2014, and another 33% over the next two years.