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Russia
Meet the Russian Politician Who Thinks That 'Tanks Don't Need Visas'
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Dmitry Rogozin believes in speaking loudly and carrying a big stick.
Are You a Foreign Agent in Kyrgyzstan?
By Catherine Putz
Human rights organizations worry that an impending law could stifle the country’s civil society.
Kyrgyzstan (Finally) Joins the Eurasian Economic Union
By Catherine Putz
After delays and waning enthusiasm, the country joins Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Armenia at last.
Is the 'World’s Deadliest Tank' Bankrupting Russia?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Moscow is overspending on its armed forces and still might not get the military it wants by 2020.
Ukraine’s Geopolitical Spillover Officially Makes it to Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
Russia's closure of the NDN marks the end of an era.
Have China and Russia Agreed Not to Attack Each Other in Cyberspace?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Probably not, as one expert recently told The Diplomat.
Did the ‘World’s Deadliest Tank’ Just Break Down?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new T-14 Armata main battle tank was apparently unable to cross Red Square during parade rehearsals.
Could Cyber Attacks Lead to Nuclear War?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
It could, according to a former commander of U.S. nuclear forces.
Kyrgyzstan Delays Joining the Eurasian Economic Union
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan doesn't seem as excited as it once was about joining the Russian-led union.
Vietnam Buys Deadly New Missiles Capable of Hitting China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Hanoi is the first Southeast Asian nation arming its submarines with land attack cruise missiles.
Russia and Kazakhstan’s Trade War
By Catherine Putz
Not all is well in the Eurasian Economic Union, but is it a trade war?
Which Central Asian Leaders Are Attending Russia's Military Parade?
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have recently rescheduled their Victory Day parades so their presidents can attend Russia’s.