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Russia Ends Arms Embargo Against Pakistan
By Zachary Keck
Although the decision will irk India, it is most likely related to the drawdown of NATO forces in Afghanistan.
China and Japan Battle for Russia’s Allegiance
By Zachary Keck
Russia’s importance and non-alignment has Tokyo and Beijing competing for its hearts and minds.
At CICA, Xi Calls for New Regional Security Architecture
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi sees CICA as the basis for a new regional security architecture for Asia, replacing the current alliance system.
China and Russia Sign Massive Natural Gas Deal
By Zachary Keck
After 10 years of negotiations, the two sides have finally reached an agreement on the $400 billion deal.
Russia’s Elusive Quest for Influence in Asia
By Sergey Radchenko
Putin arrives in Shanghai desperate to reorient Russia’s Asia policy amid tensions with the West and China’s rise.
Russia Expands Naval Presence in Crimea
By Zachary Keck
Russia’s Navy chief has announced that Russia will expand its presence in the disputed region of Crimea.
Russia, US Conduct Nuclear Weapon Drills
By Zachary Keck
Amid tensions over Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. are conducting nuclear exercises within days of each other.
Russian Bomber Patrols in Asia Increase Drastically
By Zachary Keck
US and Japanese officials warn that Russian air and naval patrols in the Pacific have "increased drastically."
Don’t Contain Russia, Push It East
By Zachary Keck
Instead of containment, the US should block Russia's ambitions in Europe while encouraging them in Asia.
China, Russia Military Ties Deepen With Naval Drill in East China Sea
By Zachary Keck
The joint naval drill is another example of the growing military, economic and political ties between China and Russia.
Actually, Russia's Population Isn't Shrinking
By Ankit Panda
The assertion that Russia's population is shrinking isn't supported by the data.
CSTO Looks Away From NATO and Toward SCO
By Ankit Panda
The Russia-led military alliance has given up all pretenses of cooperation with NATO and will look toward the SCO.