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Russia
Sino-Russian Shadow Competition Plays Out in Egypt
By Nicholas Trickett
A legacy of competition exists between the two powers -- can Russia shadowbox China in Egypt?
India Should Co-Produce Stealth Fighter With Russia, Defense Ministry Panel Says
By Franz-Stefan Gady
An expert panel appointed by the Indian Ministry of Defense reportedly recommends co-production of a new stealth fighter jet.
China and Russia in Central Asia: Rivalries and Resonance
By Catherine Putz
Finding the balance in the long-term between rivalry and resonance may be difficult for Beijing and Moscow.
5th Round of Astana Syria Peace Talks End Without Agreement
By Catherine Putz
The de-escalation zones, let alone which country's "military observers" would maintain them, remain under discussion.
Russian Railpolitick and China’s Belt and Road
By Nicholas Trickett
Russian economic policies and infighting with its neighbors impact China’s ambitions.
On Trip to Russia, Kyrgyz President Atambayev Sings Putin's Praises
By Catherine Putz
"I must admit, I love Russia very much," the Kyrgyz president said at a state dinner held in his honor in Moscow.
Update: Will Kazakh and Kyrgyz Troops Keep the Peace in Syria?
By Catherine Putz
The story continues to develop with denials, open doors, and the tangled web of international diplomacy.
India, Russia Sign ‘Military Cooperation Roadmap’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi and Moscow are set to deepen bilateral defense ties in the coming years.
Russia Proposes Deploying Kazakhs and Kyrgyz to Syria
By Catherine Putz
And now for something completely different.
Russia’s Financial Carousel Crashes into Asia
By Nicholas Trickett
Russia is improving ties with offshores in Hong Kong and Singapore, but numbers don’t tell the whole story.
Record Number of Tajiks Knocked at the EU's Door in 2016
By Catherine Putz
In 2016, 830 Tajik citizens applied for asylum at the Polish border -- up from just 105 in 2014.
Why Can’t Russia Exploit Trade Opportunities with India and Iran?
By Nicholas Trickett
Russia needs better North-South engagement to avoid dependence on China. But it isn’t well-equipped to achieve it.