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Russia
The Real Meaning of Manizha Mania
By Colleen Wood
A Tajik-Russian singer’s new video explores the double-bind of migration and assimilation.
Kazakhstan Halts Sale of Contaminated Oil to China
By Paolo Sorbello
Tests revealed the presence of dangerous chemicals in oil pumped from the Aktobe region and destined for to China.
Russia Says US Indo-Pacific Strategy is to Contain China
By Associated Press
"Why do you need to call Asia-Pacific as Indo-Pacific? The answer is evident — to exclude China.”
Has Russia’s Pivot to Asia Worked?
By Maria Shagina
Russia’s pivot to Asia is instrumental for offsetting Western sanctions.
Russia Ratifies Agreement With Tajikistan on Labor Migrants
By Catherine Putz
The agreement attempts to organize the recruitment of Tajik labor migrants who work seasonally in Russia.
Russia-China: What’s a Little IP Theft Between Friends?
By Robert Farley
Is there enough space in the arms export market for both Russia and China to thrive?
Russia’s Avangard Hypersonic Warhead Officially Enters Service
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Strategic Missile Force’s first Avangard-equipped regiment was officially declared combat ready today.
Putin Says Russia Is Leading World in Hypersonic Weapons
By Associated Press
Russia has become the only country in the world to deploy hypersonic weapons, according to the Russian president.
The Chinese Piece in Iran’s War Games
By Lucille Greer
Iran, Russia and China are set to conduct joint war games in late December. What’s in it for Beijing?
A Brief Flurry of Summitry in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The CSTO gathered in Bishkek and then the Central Asian presidents met in Tashkent this week.
Russia to Help China Develop an Early Warning System
By Dmitry Stefanovich
In October, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Moscow was assisting Beijing in developing an early warning system.
The Taliban’s Diplomatic Reemergence
By Daud Khattak
Over the past few years, Moscow, Tehran and Beijing have warmed to the Taliban. What explains their change of heart?