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Russia
Is It Time to Put Away the BRICS?
By Catherine Putz
Goldman Sachs, where the term originated, folded its BRIC fund into a general emerging market fund recently.
Putin Sends Russian Military to North Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Russian military delegation is currently in Pyongyang talking to the Command of the Korean People’s Army.
Revealed: Russia Test-Fired Nuclear Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia recently conducted strategic drills involving the test-firing of ballistic missiles.
Fact Check: Sputnik Says US is Pivoting to Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Parsing through Russian propaganda so you don’t have to.
Will India Purchase 154 Fighter Jets From Russia?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A contract for the delivery of the aircraft might be signed this month.
How Putin Plans to Fight Terrorism in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Fears of spillover from Afghanistan and ISIS have prompted Moscow to increase its military might in Central Asia.
Russia's New Wars: Why Is Putin Picking a Fight?
By Matthew R. Costlow
The assertive Russian leader has laid out his intentions very clearly in his speeches. Will the world listen?
Putin’s Visit to Japan Indefinitely Postponed
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The “environment is not suitable for a visit” at this time.
Kazakh and Russian Leaders Hold 13th Meeting in 2015
By Catherine Putz
"Kazakhstan has been, continues to be, and will remain the closest and most reliable neighbor and ally of Russia.”
Russia’s Pacific Paradise
By Casey Michel
In 1815, a German, on behalf of the Russian-American Company, tried to conquer Hawaii in the name of the Tsar.
Russia’s Missile Launches and Caspian Politics
By Evan Gottesman
Moscow’s cruise missile launches demonstrated strength--and weakness--in the Caspian corridor.
Kazakhstan Deftly Balances Relations with Ukraine and Russia
By Catherine Putz
Astana’s careful diplomatic balance was on display as Ukrainian President Poroshenko paid an official visit.