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Russian invasion of Ukraine
Autocrats and the Ukraine War: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Raymond Kuo.
China-Ukraine Relations: Kyiv’s Balancing Act
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Yurii Poita.
The Next Cyber Phase of the Russia-Ukraine War Will Echo in Asia
By Muhammad Faizal bin Abdul Rahman
Asia-Pacific countries should prepare for the cyber implications of the next phase of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Amid Signs of Softer Foreign Policy Tone, Is China About to Shift Its Russia Policy?
By Joseph Webster
There is little evidence that Beijing’s quasi-apology tour in Europe and other Western capitals will yield any significant concessions over Ukraine.
Kishida’s 3 Dilemmas as G7 President
By Takahashi Kosuke
After his successful tour of 5 G-7 partners, Japan’s three main challenges are apparent: Russia, China, and nuclear weapons.
China-Russia Relations: 4 Takeaways From 2022
By Joseph Webster
Beijing and Moscow are strengthening political, economic, and military ties, but the relationship is becoming ever more imbalanced in China’s favor.
Discussing an Eventful 2022 in Central Asia With Bruce Pannier
By Catherine Putz
Protests, unrest, war, and worry defined 2022 in Central Asia.
Why So Much Attention on Russia’s Vague Proposal for a ‘Gas Union’ With Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan?
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia might actually be interested in Russian gas, but please don’t call it a “union.”
Putin to Visit Kyrgyzstan for EAEU Summit
By Catherine Putz
Authorities in the Kyrgyz capital extended a ban on protests that’s been in place most of the year, hoping to head off any trouble when Putin (and Mirziyoyev) come to town.
Russia Wants to Speed up Joint Nuclear Power Plant Project in Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
Uzbekistan has both financial and political reasons to pump the brakes, even if Tashkent has no intention of scrapping the project.
Russian Oil Price Cap, EU Ban Aim to Limit Kremlin War Chest
By David McHugh
Western leaders are walking a fine line between trying to cut Russia's oil income and preventing an oil shortage that would cause a price spike and worsen inflation.
Natasha Kuhrt on Russia’s Relationships in Asia
By Catherine Putz
A decade after Russia’s “Asia pivot,” Moscow is embroiled in a war in Europe. Where do Russia’s relationships in Asia now stand?