Russia

The states of the former USSR have taken divergent paths -- some congratulating, some condemning -- in response to the election and protests in Belarus.

Moscow is going to have to toe Beijing’s line as competition and pressure from Washington ramps up.

Ideally, India would exploit a split in Russia-China relations. But there’s no split to exploit and New Delhi is better off seeking strategic compatibility elsewhere.

Uzbek President Mirziyoyev endorsed constitutional changes in Russia that will likely keep Putin in power for years to come, with serious implications for Central Asia.

The Power of Siberia 2 project involves Russia, Mongolia, and China.

The Sino-Indian clash puts Russia in an awkward position.

Who showed up to Moscow’s rescheduled Victory Day parade?

The growing private space sector is beginning to create new energy and excitement about space.

As COVID-19 fundamentally disrupts the energy market, Russia’s economic reliance on China deepens without much prospect for future growth.

Despite kind words, cooperation, and defense ties, there are longer term difficulties in the India-Russia relationship that are unlikely to be easy to resolve. 

With COVID-19 causing border closures, Central Asia's migrant workers are stuck and out of luck.