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Ukraine crisis
Following Sanctions, Russia Turns to China for Defense and Aerospace Equipment
By Ankit Panda
Given increasing Western sanctions, Moscow turns to Beijing for its defense and aerospace needs.
Why China's Love for Putin Is Dangerous
By David Gitter
Chinese admiration for Putin's hardline policies could put pressure on Beijing to follow suit.
Is a Silent India the Best India?
By Arman Sidhu
India’s policy of non-interference will continue to serve it well in today’s volatile international climate.
Red Team Analysis: What a Russian Pivot East Might Mean For Japan
By Clint Richards
An increased Russian presence in East Asia would likely heighten tensions with Japan.
Russia’s Growing Isolation
By Casey Michel
As international polls show growing dislike of Russia over Ukraine, East Asia may be its last option for cooperation.
China ‘Shocked’ at MH17 Crash in Ukraine
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Russia learns to love China, the UK's role in Hong Kong and the CCP's battle against adultery. Friday China links.
Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 Shot Down Over Donetsk, Ukraine
By Ankit Panda
The passenger airliner was allegedly shot down by an anti-air missile.
Taiwan-Ukraine: A Cautious Relationship
By Fabrizio Bozzato and Tatiana Komarova
Relations between Taipei and Kiev have often been complicated by the policies of their larger neighbors.
Japan’s G7 Agenda
By Clint Richards
Abe has used the forum to smooth ties with Russia, and possibly open a dialogue with China.
Where Was the Rebalance to Asia in Obama’s West Point Speech?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Obama's foreign policy address offered little clarity (or emphasis) on America's role in the Asia-Pacific.
What Crimea Teaches Central Asia
By Stephen Blank
The lessons from Russia’s actions in Ukraine in recent months are disturbing for Central Asia.
The Significance of the China-Russia Gas Deal
By Sarah Lain
Russia’s efforts to get the deal signed suggest that events in Ukraine have had an impact.
China’s Stake in the Ukraine Crisis
By Gregory J. Moore
Ukraine’s powerful military industrial complex gives Beijing a bigger stake in the crisis than meets the eye.
Russia to Deny United States Access to International Space Station Starting in 2020
By Ankit Panda
The Ukraine crisis is affecting the status of U.S.-Russia cooperation in space.
Ukraine Crisis May Affect Pakistani Defense Contracts
By Ankit Panda
The crisis in Ukraine may cause a headache for Pakistani defense procurement.
Ukraine and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
By Zachary Keck
The Obama administration should use the Ukraine crisis to get Trade Promotion Authority from Congress.
China, Russia Seek 'Enhanced Mutual Political Support'
By Shannon Tiezzi
During the Russian Foreign Minister's visit to Beijing, China and Russia extolled their growing relationship.
China-U.S. Relations: The Myth of the Thucydides Trap
By Wei Zongyou
There are strong reasons to believe that China’s rise will indeed be a peaceful one.
Japan Eyes Sanctions on Russia
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan has announced it will halt negotiations with Russia over a trade pact in response to the Crimea situation.
China Reacts to the Crimea Referendum
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is trying to avoid being caught in the middle of the West and Russia's battle over Ukraine.
Chinese Foreign Policy: A New Era Dawns
By Anne-Marie Brady
As its economic clout grows, Beijing is forging its own path in international relations.
Could Ukraine Drive Nuclear Proliferation in Asia?
By Andrew Gawthorpe
Could China’s East Asian neighbors be tempted to seek nuclear weapons? That would be a mistake.
Ukraine Crisis: Can China Be More Helpful?
By Wei Zongyou
China is uniquely positioned to offer some constructive diplomacy to resolve the impasse.
Diaspora + Fait Accompli: A New Formula for Force Projection?
By Shang-su Wu
The Russian takeover of the Crimea offers a possible blueprint for non-Western powers.