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Russian invasion of Ukraine
Central Asia Sides With Russia in UN Human Rights Council Vote
By Catherine Putz
The resolution to expel Russia passed, but the region’s vote against it highlights the difficulty and complexity of Central Asia's position.
Russia’s Stalled Invasion of Ukraine: Lessons for China’s Leaders
By Zi Yang
Russia’s Ukraine invasion holds important takeaways for China about elite politics, foreign policy, and military affairs.
European Energy Security: An Opportunity for Kazakhstan’s Uranium Industry
By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
Kazakhstan, the world’s leading uranium producer, stands to benefit from a possible European transition from Russian gas to domestic nuclear power.
Kazakhstan: Diplomatic Blitz in Europe Amid War in Ukraine
By Catherine Putz
If Kazakhstan can deftly maneuver between Russia and Europe, it stands to benefit economically and politically.
China’s Position on Ukraine Will Be Determined by Events on the Battlefield
By Nathaniel Sher
Beijing is reacting to events on the ground to ensure that its wartime stance does not land it on the wrong side of history.
Kyrgyz Authorities Try to Head off Protests With Restrictions
By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstani authorities are restricting protests about Russia’s war in Ukraine, but some public servants are speaking out.
Amid Ukraine War, China Welcomes Russia’s Foreign Minister
By Shannon Tiezzi
In arguably Beijing’s strongest signal of support for Russia yet, Sergey Lavrov is a full participant at a China-hosted meeting on Afghanistan affairs.
The Cost of the War to the China-Ukraine Relationship
By Bonnie Girard
Ukraine was not one of China’s largest partners, but they had important ties in a number of areas that will be difficult to replace.
Will the War in Ukraine Turn Russia Into an ‘Asian’ Country?
By Xiaochen Su
With Europe’s near-complete rejection of the Ukraine invasion, will Russia start to embrace a new, Asian identity?
Europe and China at a Crossroads
By Dingding Chen, Nadine Godehardt, Maximilian Mayer, and Xin Zhang
4 scenarios for China-EU relations amid the war in Ukraine.
The Great Debate Over India’s Neutrality in the Ukraine War
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Commentators are split into critics, who stress both interests and values, and defenders, who focus only on interests.
Economic Incentives Draw Central Asians Into Russia’s War Effort
By Umida Hashimova
Many of the Central Asians joining the Russian military are blindly responding to economic incentives, which are arguably based on half-truths.