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Ukraine
North Korean MH17 Scenario Extremely Unlikely
By Clint Richards
Despite the U.S. banning its aircraft from Pyongyang airspace, the chances of a DPRK missile attack are remote.
Why Russia Might Have Provided the BUK Missile Launcher
By Zachary Keck
A reader writes in with insights into why Russia might have provided the Ukraine rebels with BUK missile systems.
After MH17, France Must Cancel Sale of Warships to Russia
By Robert C. O'Brien
Instead of selling Russia two Mistral-class warships, France should sell them to the U.S. Navy.
Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17: What If Russia Wasn’t Involved?
By Zachary Keck
There is an increasing amount of evidence that Russia wasn’t necessarily directly involved in the tragedy.
Japan, UK to Jointly Develop Missile Technology
By Ankit Panda
Plus, PLA infantry to exercise with the U.S. and Australia, the UCLASS, and MH17. Defense links.
The Geopolitics of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck discuss the MH17 air tragedy and its geopolitical ramifications.
Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17: Who Shot It Down?
By Zachary Keck
While Ukraine, Russia and separatists in eastern Ukraine are all suspects, the evidence strongly points to the latter.
Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 Shot Down Over Donetsk, Ukraine
By Ankit Panda
The passenger airliner was allegedly shot down by an anti-air missile.
Russia Threatens Nuclear Strikes Over Crimea
By Zachary Keck
Russian FM Lavrov warned that Russia could resort to nuclear weapons if Ukraine tried to retake Crimea.
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.
Ukraine Seeks Stronger China Ties
By Zachary Keck
Ukraine’s incoming government has already begun a charm offensive towards China.
The Russia-US Melee: Cold War Redux in Space?
By Melissa S. Hersh & Ajey Lele
Tensions emerging from the Ukraine crisis don’t auger well for future cooperation in space.