It likely depends on North Korea’s use of weapons of mass destruction in a conflict with the U.S. and South Korea.

Recent announcements by the Russian Ministry of Defense indicate that Russia’s most ambitious armor program is in trouble.

Russia’s incoherent strategy at home and abroad continues to undercut its Asian-facing initiatives such as the Eastern Economic Forum.

The action star has a long history of involvement in Eurasian affairs.

Islamabad’s defensive reaction was more self-damaging than the BRICS’ original statement.

The future of Russia's arms industry appear bleak.

On many fronts, India has grown more distant from the other members of BRICS.

The deputy defense minister reiterated that Russia’s deadliest tank will be ready for combat by 2020.

Any Russian aggression out of the exercises could hurt Sino-Russian relations.

Moscow would like to avoid having to militarily intervene itself.

"Putin is an experienced geopolitician now, though his 'victories' may not look so good in the long run."

A legacy of competition exists between the two powers -- can Russia shadowbox China in Egypt?

An expert panel appointed by the Indian Ministry of Defense reportedly recommends co-production of a new stealth fighter jet.

Finding the balance in the long-term between rivalry and resonance may be difficult for Beijing and Moscow.

The de-escalation zones, let alone which country's "military observers" would maintain them, remain under discussion.

Russian economic policies and infighting with its neighbors impact China’s ambitions.