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Russia
Kazakhstan Among the Oil Giants
By Catherine Putz
Astana’s oversized dependence on oil has put the country’s economy at the whims of a merciless global oil market.
China’s Silk Road Belt Outpaces Russia’s Economic Union
By Catherine Putz
Beijing’s economic endeavors in Central Asia are off to a better start than Russia’s. Don't expect that to damage ties.
Russia's Intervention in Syria and the Kurdish Question
By Wladimir van Wilgenburg
It is likely that both Russia and the United States will continue to support Syrian Kurds.
Has Putin Just Killed the Iran-Russia Air Defense Missile Deal?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Vladimir Putin has frozen the transfer of S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Iran, a Kuwait-based newspaper claims.
Russia Paying Less to Lease Kazakh Missile Testing Sites
By Catherine Putz
Agreements signed last year lower the rent and downsize the territory rented by Moscow.
Date Set for McDonald’s Kazakh Debut
By Catherine Putz
No news on the menu.
Why are Russians Leaving Kazakhstan?
By Casey Michel
For 25 years, Kazakhstan has been becoming more Kazakh.
Pentagon Wants 'Arsenal Planes' to Beat China's Air Defenses
By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has a plan to convert old warplanes into heavily armed “flying launchpads.”
Top US Spy Chief: China Still Successful in Cyber Espionage Against US
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China and Russia remain leading threats in cyberspace, the director of national intelligence said in front of Congress.
Confirmed: Thailand’s Military Wants a New Main Battle Tank
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Thai Army is setting up a procurement committee to evaluate Chinese and Russian armor.
Back From the Dead: India and Russia Revive Talks Over Fifth Generation Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi and Moscow have restarted cost negotiations over the Sukhol/HAL Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft.
New US Defense Budget: $18 Billion for Third Offset Strategy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Pentagon wants to spend more money to offset Anti-Area/Access-Denial (A2/AD) technologies.