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Vladimir Putin
Putin Sends Mixed Messages to US and Japan
By Clint Richards
Moscow is drawing a line in the sand in Ukraine, while putting negotiations with Tokyo on ice.
Sanctions and Cancelled Meetings Put an Abe-Putin Summit in Doubt
By Clint Richards
Japan is trying to keep rapprochement a possibility in light of the worsening situation in Ukraine.
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.