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Vladimir Putin
Yes, Uzbekistan Is Putin’s Friend
By Paolo Sorbello
Russia’s president offers a generous dose of debt forgiveness to keep Uzbekistan close.
India and Russia Sign Agreements on Defense, Energy
By Ankit Panda
Modi used Putin's trip to New Delhi to emphasize India's continued commitment to Russia.
Putin to Visit India With Trade, Energy on Agenda
By Ankit Panda
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India for an annual summit.
Why No One Gets Russia
By Kirill Kovalenko
Ignoring Russia’s history and character keeps us from understanding the country.
China, Russia Seek Expanded Defense Cooperation
By Shannon Tiezzi
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is in Beijing for a visit.
DPRK Special Envoy to Russia as UN ‘Atrocities’ Vote Looms
By Clint Richards
Plus a recap of trilateral meetings. Regional foreign affairs weekly wrap-up.
The Ukrainian Divide in Russo-Japanese Rapprochement
By Clint Richards
Despite a cordial APEC meeting, Putin and Abe cannot afford to make real progress.
Australia Readies for G20 Summit
By Anthony Fensom
Australia is preparing for the biggest meeting of world leaders it has ever hosted.
Is China Incompatible With Democracy?
By Barclay Bram Shoemaker
While Hong Kong protests, is it really the case that democracy could never take root on the mainland?
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.
The Future of China and Russia: Can a David Fracture a Goliath?
By Walter C. Clemens, Jr.
Proponents of democracy have reason to hope that history is on their side.
Russia and Japan’s Pipeline Dilemma
By Clint Richards
Despite Ukraine, both countries want a deal that could further the global energy rebalance.