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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.
Kazakh Man Given 3 Years for Insulting Putin
By Catherine Putz
Three years in a penal colony for calling Putin a fascist; no wonder no one insults Nazarbayev.
Eurasian Economic Union: A Customs Code and a Kyrgyz Dilemma
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz approve EEU Customs Code, except for the part on the development of trade and economic policy.
Russian Ambassador Assassinated in Ankara
By Catherine Putz
The shocking killing of the Russian Ambassador has unclear ramifications.