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Russia
5 APAC Security Trends to Watch in 2015
By Robert Farley
Flashpoints' Robert Farley outlines five trends to follow in the Asia-Pacific in 2015.
North Korean Human Rights Abuses on the Agenda at UN Security Council
By Ankit Panda
Despite Chinese and Russian opposition, the UN Security Council will discuss North Korea's human rights record.
The Worrying Trend of Diplomatic Balancing in Northeast Asia
By Jin Kai
Diplomatic balancing in Northeast Asia could inhibit the growth of a new, stable regional order.
Why No One Gets Russia
By Kirill Kovalenko
Ignoring Russia’s history and character keeps us from understanding the country.
North Korean Official Departs for Russia
By Tae-jun Kang
Choe Ryong-hae, Kim Jong-un's special envoy to Putin, has left for Russia.
Russia Will Build First Hypersonic Missile Before 2020
By Zachary Keck
A senior official at a Russian defense company said the country will build its first hypersonic missile before 2020.
Russia: Between Empire and Modernity
By Robert E. Kelly
As it bullies its neighbors, Russia seems to have chosen a short-sighted approach to power.
Can Limited Nuclear Attacks De-Escalate Conflicts?
By Zachary Keck
Plus, time to ban hypersonic missiles? Some general interest links.
Russia to Conduct More Nuclear Drills
By Zachary Keck
Russia announced its nuclear forces will conduct a drill along the border with China later this month.
How Will the Ukrainian Crisis Affect Russia's Approach to Asia?
By Robert Farley
How will the conflict in Eastern Ukraine affect Russia’s future engagement with East Asia?
Will Sanctions Stymie Russia’s Resurgence in Central Asia?
By Ryskeldi Satke
Moscow’s projects in the region are coming unglued just as the West steps up sanctions over the Ukraine crisis.
Russia Conducts Military Drill on Disputed Kuril Islands
By Zachary Keck
Russia's military drills on the disputed islands are almost certainly in response to Japan's sanctions over the Ukraine.