Russia

Administrative punishments against Central Asian labor migrants and COVID-19 restrictions reveal the vulnerabilities of Russia’s labor market.

In the face of isolation from the West, Russia feels that it has no choice but buttress this strategic partnership with China.

Growing geopolitical rivalries will continue to drive the development of hypersonic and other lethal weapons systems.

A dangerous incident has repercussions in Asian waters.

As the U.S. looks to station over-the-horizon capabilities to address issues in Afghanistan, Central Asia is an obvious locale.

Both countries believe that a political settlement in Afghanistan is necessary for regional peace and stability.

Let’s keep to discussions about trade, okay?

It would be useful to have spacefaring powers agree upon and comply with a common set of principles.

The political situation in Afghanistan remains deeply uncertain.

Military officials in Russia and Central Asia agree to unite efforts as they prepare for a worsening of the situation in Afghanistan. 

Progress will probably require developing small, technical agreements given that big, all-encompassing agreements have proven too difficult under current international circumstances.