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Vladimir Putin
US Marine Investigated in Killing of Transgender Filipino
By Ankit Panda
Plus, images of the J-10B, North Korea threatens not to return U.S. troop remains, and more. Mid-week links.
The EU and Russia: China's Balancing Act
By Shannon Tiezzi
In the EU, China finds an economic partner; in Russia, a strategic ally. How does Beijing balance the two?
What to Expect from Japan at Beijing APEC Summit
By Clint Richards
Abe’s ambitious goals will require tit-for-tat with three key partners.
Dalai Lama in Informal Talks for Visit to China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, China's 65th birthday, the U.S. & the Senkaku dispute, and Taiwan's role in the fight against ISIS. Friday links.
After Summit, Caspian Sea Questions Linger
By Joshua Kucera
Despite some signs of progress, the littoral states remain apart on key issues.
Russia and Iran Lock NATO Out of Caspian Sea
By Jacopo Dettoni
A summit earlier this week achieves consensus on the inadmissibility of a foreign military presence in the sea.
Japan’s Upcoming Sideline Sweep of China’s APEC Summit
By Clint Richards
The meeting in Beijing could be Abe’s biggest diplomatic coup so far.
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin Meet Ahead of SCO Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Ahead of the SCO summit, Xi and Putin discussed energy ties, the Ukraine crisis, and regional affairs.
A Former Japanese PM ‘Feels Sad’ for Putin
By Clint Richards
Putin’s Tokyo visit isn’t set, yet both sides show a desire to talk despite worsening Ukrainian crisis.
Russia to Conduct More Nuclear Drills
By Zachary Keck
Russia announced its nuclear forces will conduct a drill along the border with China later this month.
Putin’s Chilling Kazakhstan Comments
By Casey Michel
The Russian president fires a rhetorical warning shot across the bow of another neighbor.
Kuril Islands Dispute: Back to Gridlock?
By Ankit Panda
It looks like the Kuril Islands dispute will head back to gridlock.