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Russia-Pakistan relations
In Importing Russian Gas, Pakistan Treads a Fine Line
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
In June 2023, Russia sent gas supplies to Pakistan through Uzbekistan and Afghanistan for the first time. But it may not be the start of a vibrant trade.
Bilateral Bond Between Pakistan and Russia Deepening
By Niha Dagia
Both countries believe that a political settlement in Afghanistan is necessary for regional peace and stability.
Russia’s Looming Arms Sale to Pakistan Sets Up a Dangerous Game
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Will Russia sell the Pantsir missile system and T-90 tanks to Pakistan?
Pakistan’s Catch-22 Moment
By Daud Khattak
Is Pakistan really ready to cut the cord with the United States?
Pay Attention to Russia's South Asia Strategy
By Uzair Younus
Russia is isolating and undermining the United States in the region.
Russia and Pakistan: A Durable Anti-American Alliance in South Asia
By Samuel Ramani
Why the Moscow-Islamabad security partnership will likely continue to strengthen for the foreseeable future.
Pakistan Begins Receiving Advanced Attack Helicopters From Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The four Mi-35M heavy attack helicopters were ordered from Russia in 2015.
The Regional Fallout From Trump's Afghanistan Approach
By Sudha Ratan
President Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy means tough times for Afghanistan.
What Russia’s Changing Role in South Asia Means for Pakistan
By Kashif Hussain
Russia's embrace of Pakistan should be viewed through the lens of the Afghan security crisis.
Can Russia Piggyback on China’s ‘String of Pearls’?
By Nicholas Trickett
Russia looks to gain an advantage from the glut of infrastructure projects in Pakistan, Iran, and India.
Pakistan Receives 4 Advanced Attack Helicopters From Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Mi-35M gunships will replace part of Pakistan’s aging attack helicopter fleet.
Growing Distance Between Delhi and Moscow
By Harsh V. Pant
India and Russia need to revitalize their bilateral relationship.
What's Driving Russia-Pakistan Cooperation on Afghanistan?
By Samuel Ramani
A shared willingness to embrace the Taliban, plus suspicions about the U.S. role, bring Moscow and Islamabad together.
Pakistan Gets Closer to One of Russia's Muslim Republics
By Ahmad Rashid Malik
The outreach from a Russian republic could help reshape Pakistan's geopolitical milieu.
What Donald Trump’s Budget Means for Pakistan
By Muhammad Zarrar Saeed
Cuts to the U.S. State Department will also impact the U.S.-Pakistan alliance.
A Russian Volte Face on South Asia
By Harsh V. Pant
Has Russia changed its tune on Afghanistan and Pakistan for good?
Pakistan to Receive 4 Attack Helicopters From Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The four helicopter gunships are slated for delivery next year.
India and Russia Struggle to Regain the Past Glow
By Harsh V. Pant
The old partnership survives, but new limits are becoming quickly apparent.
Russia’s New Approach to Pakistan: All About Arms Sales
By Sanjay Pulipaka
It's not retaliation against India for its U.S. outreach. Moscow is seeking out new markets in tough economic times.
Russia and Pakistan to Hold First Ever Military Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The joint drill will involve approximately 200 military personnel from the two sides. The rest remains a mystery.
What's Behind Russia's Rapprochement With Pakistan?
By Dmitriy Frolovskiy
What does the Kremlin's emphasis on Pakistan say about the state of Russia-India ties?
Pakistan Wants 10 More F-16s... Or Does It Want Russian Su-35s?
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. just agreed to sell Pakistan eight F-16s. Islamabad might want ten more.
Russia, China and Pakistan: An Emerging New Axis?
By Joy Mitra
Regional realities are shifting fast, with some significant ramifications for India.
Pakistan Courts Both US and Russia on Defense
By Ankit Panda
As Russia's defense minister visits Pakistan, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff visits Washington.
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