The proposed “Moscow-format” talks advance Russia’s interests in Afghanistan.

The recent thaw in South Korea-Russia relations is a potential game-changer for Moscow’s Asia-Pacific strategy.

Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan’s aims to diversify their energy export markets got a boost recently.

The SCO is not a platform for harmony or discord per se, rather it is what the members make of it.

A peek under the glitz of Russian-Chinese bonhomie.

The two summits, occurring almost contemporaneously, invite easy comparisons focused on tone and optics. What about substance?

Batka don’t take no mess: Belarus’ Lukashenko threatens rail transit from Asia to Europe.

Tashkent’s engagement with Washington doesn’t undercut its relations with Moscow and Beijing.

OPEC and non-OPEC oil majors meet later this month to decide on ending production cut scheme early

Rosneft is a crucial arm of Russian foreign policy, yet functions at times without direct Kremlin involvement.

Blockading mainland China presents a range of strategic setbacks for the United States.

Tashkent is harmonizing its import tariffs with EAEU norms.

Looking at North Korea on the way to Russia via train.

India has reportedly withdrawn from a 11-year joint program to develop a 5th generation fighter jet with Russia.

Why the Moscow-Islamabad security partnership will likely continue to strengthen for the foreseeable future.

Moscow’s posturing telegraphs weakness rather than strength.