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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.
In Defense of Not Doing Stupid Stuff
By Ankit Panda
Hillary Clinton shouldn't abandon the Obama administration's cautious approach to foreign policymaking.
Russia May Block Western Flights to Asia
By Zachary Keck
Russia may prohibit U.S. and EU airlines from traveling through its airspace on flights to and from the Asia-Pacific.
Why Asia Won’t Sanction Russia for MH17
By Zachary Keck
The U.S. is trying to pressure Asia into imposing sanctions on Russia. This effort is almost certainly futile.
Russian Emigration Spikes in 2013-2014
By Ankit Panda
Russians are leaving Russia in larger numbers than before.
Russia to Reopen Spy Base in Cuba
By Zachary Keck
Russia and Cuba signed a preliminary deal to reopen the Soviet Union’s largest foreign intelligence base at Lourdes.