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Is Russia’s Military Deploying 10,000 Additional Troops on the Kuril Islands?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s defense minister intends to station a new Russian army division on the disputed Kuril Islands in 2017.
Touring the Backyard: Putin Pays Central Asia a Visit
By Catherine Putz
No huge headlines emerged from the trip, which was a walk down familiar paths and repetition of familiar phrases.
How Rosneft’s Privatization Deal Affects Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union Plans for Tajikistan
By Nicholas Trickett
The Kremlin may be using relations with Qatar and Glencore to lean on Tajikistan to join the EEU.
Will Russia’s Air Force Receive a 5th Generation Fighter Jet in 2018?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Delivery of the fifth-generation T-50 (PAK FA) fighter jet may begin in 2018, according to senior defense officials.
Selective Revanchist Recognition: Trump, Crimea and the South China Sea
By Casey Michel
On the South China Sea, the Trump administration seems to be taking a hard line. Not so on the issue of Crimea.
Syrian Sides Snub Final Document at Astana Peace Talks
By Paolo Sorbello
Russia, Turkey and Iran conclude the two-day negotiation with an agreement on jointly monitoring the shaky ceasefire.
2 Years On, Eurasian Economic Union Falls Flat
By Casey Michel
It seems that “everyone’s dissatisfied” with the EEU.
Will Trump Recognize Russian Annexation of Crimea?
By Casey Michel
It would be a break from Washington's stated policy of non-recognition.
Russia's Buddhist Republic
By Bradley Jardine
In Russia’s Republic of Kalmykia, the remnants of Buddhism sit in the Soviet Union’s lingering shadow.
Russia to Upgrade Tank Force With Deadly New Fire Control System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s T-72 and T-90 tanks will reportedly receive the T-14's automatic target tracker and fire control computer.
12 Asian Geopolitical Trends and Events From 2016 That'll Matter in 2017
By Ankit Panda
Here's wishing the Asia-Pacific a happy and prosperous new year. Watch these issues in the coming year.
US Unveils New Sanctions on Russia for Hacking
By Catherine Putz
The measures put President-elect Donald Trump in an awkward position.