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Crimea
Interpreting Putin’s Decision
By Wei Zongyou
From Western weakness to its Eurasian Union project, a look at the factors that drove the annexation of Crimea.
Taiwan Protesters Issue Ultimatum
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, the UN looks at China's human rights, Chinese netizens talk Crimea, and Michelle Obama in China. China links.
India Will Not Support Western Sanctions Against Russia
By Ankit Panda
Despite refusing to support unilateral sanctions, India may find it hard to continue its balancing game with Russia.
Crimea Could Weaken Russia's Pacific Fleet
By Robert Farley
In response to its invasion of Crimea, the EU will likely bar the sale of a pair of French Mistral warships.
Shadows of Sikkim in Crimea
By Ankit Panda
One of the last examples of a successful non-reversed annexation took place in South Asia in the 1970s.
China Reacts to the Crimea Referendum
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is trying to avoid being caught in the middle of the West and Russia's battle over Ukraine.
Russia in Crimea: When States Act Out of Insecurity
By Ankit Panda
Did Western policymakers in Ukraine forget that security is often the greatest foreign policy motivator?
Ukraine Crisis: Can China Be More Helpful?
By Wei Zongyou
China is uniquely positioned to offer some constructive diplomacy to resolve the impasse.
Diaspora + Fait Accompli: A New Formula for Force Projection?
By Shang-su Wu
The Russian takeover of the Crimea offers a possible blueprint for non-Western powers.
Responding to Russia's Nuclear Inspections Ban
By Zachary Keck
If Moscow makes good on its threat to ban nuclear inspections, the US should respond with a nuclear arms buildup.
In Ukraine, Russia Can’t Lose
By Zachary Keck
No matter which way Ukraine has turned in recent weeks, the West has proclaimed that Putin is winning.
Taiwan: Why China Backs Russia on Ukraine
By James R. Holmes
By calling for a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis, China is hoping that Kiev submits to Russia.