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Russia
Shale to the Chief: Russia and Saudi Arabia’s Great Oil Game
By Nicholas Trickett
To be frank, Saudi Arabia is setting a steady course, Russia is falling behind, and China will benefit no matter what.
Could the SCO Expand Into the Middle East?
By Jonathan Fulton
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization recently added India and Pakistan. Could Iran be next?
The 3 Dilemmas for Russian Policy in Asia
By Aleksei Zakharov
Moscow lacks a coherent policy plan for Asia and lags behind on regional engagement.
How Did Japan Lose Its Air Superiority Advantage?
By Abraham Ait
Once one of the world’s most capable air forces, Japan now finds itself outmatched in air-to-air combat capabilities.
India-Russia 5th Generation Fighter Jet Program: Road to Nowhere?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Contrary to recent statements by top Russian officials, the Indo-Russian stealth fighter project remains stuck.
Serial Production of Russia's Deadliest Tank to Begin in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russian defense industry officials have once more stated that the T-14 will be ready for operational deployment by 2020.
The Fatal Offshore: Deoffshorization and Russia’s Infrastructure Crisis
By Nicholas Trickett
President Vladimir Putin wants Russian businesses to bring their money back to the homeland. But is it worth it?
Remember the Eurasian Economic Union?
By Catherine Putz
Oh yeah, that...how’s that going?
In Kazakhstan’s Battle for Cable TV, Russia Stands its Ground
By Bradley Jardine
Despite Astana's efforts to restrict its presence, foreign content continues to dominate Kazakhstan’s airwaves.
Transporting: Russia’s Rent Addiction and Far East Infrastructure
By Nicholas Trickett
Political excitement about infrastructure development in Russia's Far East seems to exist in a parallel universe.
The Global Oil War Rages On With OPEC Cut Deal Extension
By Catherine Putz
OPEC and major non-OPEC producers agreed to extend the December 2016 production cut deal through 2018.
Checking in With Moscow: New Kyrgyz President Makes First International Trip to Russia
By Catherine Putz
President Sooronbai Jeenbekov made a working visit to Moscow less than a week after taking office.