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Ukraine
Will Narva Be Russia’s Next Crimea?
By Daniel Berman
Estonia would be the perfect battlefield for Russia and Putin to continue the war they began with Georgia in 2008.
Russian Military Spending Soars
By Zachary Keck
Russia’s defense spending will increase by 18% in 2014, and another 33% over the next two years.
Sorry, China Isn’t Winning in Ukraine
By Dingding Chen
The argument that the Ukraine crisis presents a huge opportunity for Beijing is critically flawed.
Crimea and South China Sea Diplomacy
By Sophie Boisseau du Rocher & Bruno Hellendorff
Russia’s big move shows both the limits and importance of diplomacy in territorial disputes.
Undermine Russia From Within
By Zachary Keck
Turning Russian public opinion against Vladimir Putin should be the goal. Here's how to do it.
Why Did BRICS Back Russia on Crimea?
By Zachary Keck
The BRICS's support for Russia shows the Western-dominated post-Cold War order is eroding.
Why Russia Yearns for Empire
By James R. Holmes
A primal instinct was behind Russia’s annexation of Crimea, and its one shared by other powers.
A Lesson From Ukraine: Balance Threats Internally
By Ankit Panda
Russia's invasion of Crimea and Ukraine's lack of preparedness holds some important lessons for other states.
Amid Ukraine Crisis, Russia Pursues Energy Deals With Asia
By Zachary Keck
Igor Sechin, CEO of Rosneft, is on a tour of Japan, India, South Korea and Vietnam.
Six Questions About Russia, Crimea, and Ukraine
By Justin McDonnell
Larisa Smirnova speaks on Russian foreign policy, Ukraine, Crimea, Sino-Russian relations, and more.
Interpreting Putin’s Decision
By Wei Zongyou
From Western weakness to its Eurasian Union project, a look at the factors that drove the annexation of Crimea.
India Will Not Support Western Sanctions Against Russia
By Ankit Panda
Despite refusing to support unilateral sanctions, India may find it hard to continue its balancing game with Russia.