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What’s in the US Intelligence Community’s 2024 Annual Threat Assessment?

What’s in the US Intelligence Community’s 2024 Annual Threat Assessment?

By Catherine Putz
China, Russia, and the usual suspects feature heavily in a tangled web of threats perceived by the U.S. intelligence community that range across the globe.

Will Thailand Deport a Group of Dissident Musicians to Russia?

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.
CSTO Issues Belated Declaration After Minsk Summit

CSTO Issues Belated Declaration After Minsk Summit

By Catherine Putz
The foreign ministers of the CSTO, of which Russia is a member, without apparent irony put out a statement that says “no state should ensure its security at the expense of the security of other states.”

Military-ruled Myanmar Hosts Joint Naval Exercise With Russia

Military-ruled Myanmar Hosts Joint Naval Exercise With Russia

By Grant Peck
Russia is a major supporter and arms supplier of Myanmar's military government, which seized power and ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. 

Russian Defense Minister Uses Stage at Chinese Military Forum to Accuse US of Fueling Tensions

Russian Defense Minister Uses Stage at Chinese Military Forum to Accuse US of Fueling Tensions

By Simina Mistreanu
Sergei Shoigu also accused NATO of trying to expand its footprint in the Asia-Pacific under the pretense of seeking dialogue and collaboration with regional countries.

Another Summit to Watch: Commonwealth of Independent States Heads to Gather in Kyrgyz Capital

Another Summit to Watch: Commonwealth of Independent States Heads to Gather in Kyrgyz Capital

By Catherine Putz
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to attend. It will be his first trip abroad since the ICC issue an arrest warrant in March 2023.

Defining ‘Responsible Behavior’ in Space Is a Growing Necessity

Defining ‘Responsible Behavior’ in Space Is a Growing Necessity

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Amid worsening geopolitical dynamics and contested great power relations, even obvious good behavior needs to be spelled out clearly. 
Russian Military Recruitment Ads Reportedly Target Kazakhstan

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.

The China-Russia Power Play

The China-Russia Power Play

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Alicja Bachulska.

In Uzbekistan, Another Z-Artist’s Concert Canceled

In Uzbekistan, Another Z-Artist’s Concert Canceled

By Niginakhon Saida
Is it over for Russian Z-artists in Central Asia? 

Russian Roulette in Taliban-Held Afghanistan

Russian Roulette in Taliban-Held Afghanistan

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Frequent vacillations from hope to pessimism continue to characterize Russian policy toward Afghanistan.
What’s the Status of Plans to Export Russian Gas to Uzbekistan?

What’s the Status of Plans to Export Russian Gas to Uzbekistan?

By Catherine Putz
Moscow’s needs are more immediate, giving Tashkent time and space to negotiate. 

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