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Indonesia Might Purchase Russian Su-35 Fighters
By Zachary Keck
Indonesia might buy Sukhoi Su-35 multirole fighters to replacing its aging F-5s, its defense minister has announced.
Pardon Me, Mr. Putin
By Ankit Panda
Vladimir Putin has granted amnesty to a slew of political opponents in Russia. Why?
Militarization of the Arctic Heats Up, Russia Takes the Lead
By J. Michael Cole
Arctic states have begun rebuilding their military forces and capabilities in order to operate in the region.
How India-Vietnam Strategic Ties Are Mutually Beneficial
By Carl Thayer
Vietnam’s defense relations with India lessen its near total defense dependency on Russia.
The Bear is Back: Russia Returns to Vietnam
A visit to Vietnam by Vladimir Putin is just the latest sign of the former allies’ growing ties.
Russia as a U.S.-China Battleground State
The strategic triangle from the Cold War is returning. Only this time, Russia is the prize.
Why Would Russia Sell China Su-35 Fighter Jets?
Given China’s history of stealing Russian defense technology, Moscow’s thinking is hard to understand.
Russia Flies Strategic Bombers Close to Japanese Airspace (Again)
Two Russian Tu-95 strategic bombers flew the length of Japan’s airspace this weekend.
The Politics of China’s Growing Arms Sales
China has been the fastest growing arms major arms exporter in the past decade. Will it continue?
US Power Can Withstand Some Dysfunction
By Robert E. Kelly
America has some substantial advantages over its nearest rivals, which won’t quickly be eroded by Washington dysfunction.
To Hedge Its Bets, Russia Is Encircling China
Even as Sino-Russian relations expand, Moscow is strengthening its relationships with Beijing’s neighbors.
Russia Conducts Surprise Nuclear Readiness Drill
On Wednesday Putin oversaw a large snap drill that tested the readiness of Russia’s nuclear forces.