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Ukraine crisis
The Russian-Iranian Military Agreement: Another Perspective
By Thomas Frear
Could oil price fears be driving Moscow to play the role of spoiler?
Kazakhstan Continues to Face Challenges in 2015
By Casey Michel
On both the economic and diplomatic fronts, the difficulties of 2014 have not gone away.
Is the United States a ‘Dangerous’ Ally?
By Amitai Etzioni
A former Australian prime minister is among those who argue that it is.
What the Ukraine Crisis Means for Asia
By Nadège Rolland
The impact of the crisis will continue to be felt across Asia this year.
Kazakhstan’s Broken Brokerage
By Paolo Sorbello
A failed meeting in Astana highlights the limits of Nazarbayev's efforts to bring Russia and Ukraine together.
Should Central Asia Be Worried About Russia’s Fallout?
By Ryskeldi Satke
Any crisis in Russia has potential political repercussions throughout Central Asia.
What To Do About – Or With – Russia?
By Walter C. Clemens Jr.
Each of the options has its own problems.
Russian Sanctions, China, and the Arctic
By Andreas Kuersten
Russia’s souring relations with the West have given China an Arctic opening.
Nursultan Nazarbayev’s TV Tour
By Paolo Sorbello
Kazakhstan’s president has been a fixture on television in recent weeks. What message is he sending?
How Ukraine Is Changing Global Energy Flows
By Thomas Coibion
Increasingly isolated by the crisis, Russia is looking East for new energy markets.
China Edging Russia out of Central Asia
By Casey Michel
Beijing is continuing to step up its investment in the region, in a way that Moscow cannot match.
Putin Signals Russia's Shift to Asia
By Joshua Kucera
The Russian president makes it clear that his country will be looking to strengthen ties with Asia.