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Vladimir Putin
Why China's Love for Putin Is Dangerous
By David Gitter
Chinese admiration for Putin's hardline policies could put pressure on Beijing to follow suit.
Russia’s Growing Isolation
By Casey Michel
As international polls show growing dislike of Russia over Ukraine, East Asia may be its last option for cooperation.
Russian Emigration Spikes in 2013-2014
By Ankit Panda
Russians are leaving Russia in larger numbers than before.
Australia Pushing for UN resolution on MH17
By Jarni Blakkarly
The country is outraged over the downing of the plane, which has left 28 Australians dead.
Why Xi Jinping Is China's Putin
By Yang Hengjun
Putin is similar to Xi Jinping, in both policies and temperament. What does Putin's Russia tell us about Xi's China?
During US-China Talks, Xi Welcomes Russian Official
By Shannon Tiezzi
Even as the U.S.-China S&ED opened, Xi Jinping met with the chief of Russia's presidential administration.
Japan’s G7 Agenda
By Clint Richards
Abe has used the forum to smooth ties with Russia, and possibly open a dialogue with China.
What Should the US Do About Closer Sino-Russian Ties?
By Michael Lumbers
Why Washington should resist the temptation to overreact to their growing convergence.
How Significant Is the Eurasian Economic Union?
By Casey Michel
Moscow’s high hopes for the union have come up against reluctance among its neighbors.
Russia's Old, New Doctrine
By Ankit Panda
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu outlined Russia's new doctrine for the benefit of Arab leaders.
China and Japan Battle for Russia’s Allegiance
By Zachary Keck
Russia’s importance and non-alignment has Tokyo and Beijing competing for its hearts and minds.
What Crimea Teaches Central Asia
By Stephen Blank
The lessons from Russia’s actions in Ukraine in recent months are disturbing for Central Asia.