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Russia-Central Asia relations
St. Petersburg Blast Suspect a Kyrgyz-Born, Russian Citizen
By Catherine Putz
Authorities say 22-year old Akbarjon Jalilov carried out the attack. The motive has not been identified.
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Eurasian Economic Union Leaders Meet in Astana
June 01, 2016
Eurasian Economic Union Leaders Meet in Astana
Despite uneven progress, the talks focused on continued expansion and cooperation with other regional economic vehicles.
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Eurasian Economic Union Leaders Meet in Astana
China’s Silk Road Belt Outpaces Russia’s Economic Union
March 10, 2016
China’s Silk Road Belt Outpaces Russia’s Economic Union
Beijing’s economic endeavors in Central Asia are off to a better start than Russia’s. Don't expect that to damage ties.
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China’s Silk Road Belt Outpaces Russia’s Economic Union
How Putin Plans to Fight Terrorism in Central Asia
October 20, 2015
How Putin Plans to Fight Terrorism in Central Asia
Fears of spillover from Afghanistan and ISIS have prompted Moscow to increase its military might in Central Asia.
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How Putin Plans to Fight Terrorism in Central Asia
Tajikistan Asks Russia to Extradite Opposition Members
August 17, 2015
Tajikistan Asks Russia to Extradite Opposition Members
Seven men, allegedly members of Group 24, are likely to be sent back to Tajikistan to face trial.
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Tajikistan Asks Russia to Extradite Opposition Members
Turkmenistan Says Russia Hasn't Paid for Gas in 2015
July 11, 2015
Turkmenistan Says Russia Hasn't Paid for Gas in 2015
Kazakhstan has a press problem and other links.
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Turkmenistan Says Russia Hasn't Paid for Gas in 2015
Russia, Crimea and Central Asia
March 19, 2015
Russia, Crimea and Central Asia
Central Asian governments have faced some difficult choices in responding to Russian revanchism.
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Russia, Crimea and Central Asia
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Andrew Erickson and Ryan Martinson on China and the Maritime Gray Zone
May 14, 2019
Andrew Erickson and Ryan Martinson on China and the Maritime Gray Zone
How China thinks about and acts in the maritime gray zone, and what that means for the region’s future.  
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