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Russia-Ukraine war
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.
Is the US Military Learning the Wrong Lessons About Drones?
By Matthew C. Mai
The Pentagon is betting big on unmanned systems in a conflict with China – but the Russia-Ukraine war is showing the limited utility of such systems.
Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas Wars Reveal the Importance of Weapons Production
By Vasabjit Banerjee and Benjamin Tkach
Current conflicts offer a reminder to China and the U.S.: Arms do not deliver victory only through technological advantage but also through availability.
Why the Middle Corridor Is a Double-Edged Sword
By Seamus Duffy
Europe is pushing hard to advance the Middle Corridor, but other countries like China, Russia, Iran, and Azerbaijan will almost certainly benefit from the infrastructure being built.
The Nuclear Shadows of the Russia-Ukraine War: A Chinese Perspective
By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
How are Chinese strategists viewing the debate over tactical nuclear use and escalation in the Ukraine war?
What Vietnam Can Learn from the Stalemate in Ukraine
By Khang Vu
The stagnant state of the conflict is likely to make Hanoi even warier of relying on its security partnership with Washington.
China’s Ambivalence on the North Korea-Russia Security Alignment
By Wooyeal Paik
There are both pros and cons for Beijing as Russia and North Korea expand their arms trade and strategic cooperation.
Chinese Strategists Evaluate the Use of ‘Kamikaze’ Drones in the Russia-Ukraine War
By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
Both Russia and Ukraine have used loitering munitions successfully in the current war – and China is watching closely.
Lessons From the Korean War for Ukraine
By George Monastiriakos
Russia can’t achieve total victory in Ukraine today for the same reason why the U.S. was unable to defeat the Korean communists decisively in the 1950s: rational and self-imposed restraint.
China’s Food Security After the Collapse of the Black Sea Grain Initiative
By Genevieve Donnellon-May and Zhang Hongzhou
While food supplies remain a priority for Beijing, the impact of Russia's withdrawal from the grain export scheme has been limited.
Russian Military Recruitment Ads Reportedly Target Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Russia is reportedly looking toward its Central Asian neighbor Kazakhstan for manpower as the war in Ukraine lurches toward its 18th month.
What Is Russia Teaching China in Military Drills?
By Ying Yu Lin
The lesson China is most eager to learn from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: how to thwart U.S. reconnaissance.