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Kazakhstan Takes Delivery of (Free) Russian S-300 Missile Defense Systems
By Catherine Putz
Moscow has plans for a region-wide air defense system.
The Poll Price of Putinism
By Casey Michel
Many of Russia's neighbors now view Moscow as their greatest threat, but approval of U.S. leadership is also at a low.
Eurasian Economic Union Leaders Meet in Astana
By Catherine Putz
Despite uneven progress, the talks focused on continued expansion and cooperation with other regional economic vehicles.
India and Pakistan to Join SCO, Is Iran Next?
By Catherine Putz
After 15 years, the group is set to expand this summer.
Russia Supplied S-300 Air Defense Battalion to Iran
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Kremlin expects the rest of the air defense systems to be supplied by the end of 2016.
What Caused a 200-Man Fight in a Moscow Cemetery?
By Catherine Putz
The incident will do little to improve the public perception of Central Asian migrant workers in Russia.
Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Bill Shot Down in Kyrgyz Parliament
By Catherine Putz
NGOs in Kyrgyzstan will be happy to know that the so-called Foreign Agents Bill won't become law. At least not yet.
Kyrgyz President Warns of Modern Fascists in Russia
By Catherine Putz
Victory Day in Central Asia this year was a more subdued affair, with requiems instead of parades.
Russia and Japan Unlikely to Make ‘Serious Progress’ in Kuril Islands Dispute
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Kremlin cautions that this Friday’s Abe-Putin meeting will not resolve a long-standing territorial dispute.
After Delay, Russia’s Newest Spaceport Sends Up First Rocket
By Catherine Putz
“I am happy to welcome you to Vostochny, a new and actually the first ever Russian spaceport,” Putin said.
Uzbekistan's Karimov Out-Talks Putin in Moscow
By Catherine Putz
Karimov rambled about vegetables and doesn't think the SCO should get involved in Afghanistan.
Why Did Russia’s Pivot to Asia Fail?
By Catherine Putz
Russia needs China, but China has options.