Russia

India will have been paying close attention to parliamentary elections in Russia. The two countries have plenty of shared defense, strategic and nuclear interests.

The U.S., China, Russia and Israel all have reasons for not wanting to negotiate a settlement to the Iran nuclear crisis. So does Tehran.

A new tourism project shows the potential for Russia and South Korea to work together, including in hot spots.

As tensions grow over Iran’s nuclear program following release of the IAEA report, Russia has a step-by-step plan.

If Russia is going to have real influence in the Asia-Pacific it needs to show that it’s interested in working with Asia, not against it. But is it an opportunity or a threat?

A planned gas pipeline from Russia to South Korea through North Korea should keep everyone happy. Maybe.

China and Russia have less and less in common on Central Asia. It showed at the latest SCO meeting.

The dilemma of growth vs the environment is becoming more acute for China and other BRIC nations.

A new report says China is second only to Russia in terms of bribery. But the headline masks a complex picture.

China is thirsty for it and Russia has plenty. So why can’t the two countries finally close a natural gas deal?

The US need not fear closer ties between Russia and China. They’ll face numerous obstacles in their relationship.

Having feared the US entry into Afghanistan, some in Russia now fear the United States’ exit will make it a bigger target for Islamic militants.