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Russia-Ukraine war
Fear A Militarily Weak China
By David Hutt
Is China's military the juggernaut some imagine, or a paper tiger like Russia's degraded armed forces? Either way, getting a definitive answer would be terrible for almost everyone.
US Government Criticizes Vietnam’s Decision to Host Russia’s Putin
By Sebastian Strangio
The Russian leader will visit the country on June 19-20, just days after the conclusion of an international peace conference on Ukraine.
Russia’s Putin Set to Visit Vietnam Next Week, Reports Claim
By Sebastian Strangio
The Russian leader is scheduled to make a short trip to the country on June 19-20, alongside a visit to North Korea.
Russia’s Putin Could Visit Vietnam This Month, Reports Claim
By Sebastian Strangio
The Russian leader could include a stop in Hanoi on his upcoming state visit to China.
For Russia, US Aid to Taiwan Is More Concerning Than $61 Billion to Ukraine
By Oleg Yanovsky
Moscow sees the latest round of military aid to Ukraine as a tactical inconvenience but not a strategic danger. The $8 billion for the Indo-Pacific is the real gamechanger.
Deceived and Deployed: Indian Workers Trapped in Russia’s War
By Nishtha Gupta
The exploitation of Indian workers in Russia highlights the need for a proactive approach by the Indian government to uphold the rights and ensure the safety of its citizens abroad.
China’s Shuttle Diplomacy With Ukraine and Russia: All Symbol, No Substance
By Rakshith Shetty
Despite its second round of shuttle diplomacy, China remains hesitant to engage fully in genuine negotiations at this stage.
Russia-Ukraine War: China’s Vanishing Neutrality
By Pierre-Marie Meunier
Full Chinese logistical support for Russia could be the real game changer of the war – and that support is growing more important and less discreet.
Dissident Russian Rock Band Departs Thailand for Israel
By Sebastian Strangio
Moscow had requested the extradition of the group, whose members were detained for violating Thai immigration laws.
Will Thailand Deport a Group of Dissident Musicians to Russia?
By Mark S. Cogan
Unfortunately for the members of the rock group Bi-2, Thailand has a history of accommodating the requests of authoritarian governments.
China Evaluates Russia’s Use of Hypersonic ‘Daggers’ in the Ukraine War
By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
Overall, Chinese strategists are underwhelmed by the performance of the Kinzhal on the Ukrainian battlefield.
As Former Maoist Combatants Join Russian Forces, Nepal’s Maoist PM Is in a Quandary
By Birat Anupam
PM Puspa Kamal Dahal has been unable to prevent Nepalis from enlisting to fight in Russia’s war in Ukraine.