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Vladimir Putin
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.
Russia’s Elusive Quest for Influence in Asia
By Sergey Radchenko
Putin arrives in Shanghai desperate to reorient Russia’s Asia policy amid tensions with the West and China’s rise.
Iranian, Russian Presidents to Visit China
By Zachary Keck
Vladimir Putin and Hassan Rouhani will join Ban Ki-moon in visiting China next week.
No, Crimea Is Not a “Model” for Aggression in Asia
By Robert E. Kelly
There is little evidence that China (or anyone else) views Russian aggression as a model for action in Asia.
China, Russia Military Ties Deepen With Naval Drill in East China Sea
By Zachary Keck
The joint naval drill is another example of the growing military, economic and political ties between China and Russia.
Russia Accelerates Asia Pivot
By Zachary Keck
Putin has created a special economic zone in the Far East as part of a broader effort to boost ties to Asia.
China, Russia Seek 'Enhanced Mutual Political Support'
By Shannon Tiezzi
During the Russian Foreign Minister's visit to Beijing, China and Russia extolled their growing relationship.
Kazakhstan Opposition Fears Ukraine's "Russian Spring"
By Ryskeldi Satke
Many Kazakhs worry about Moscow’s annexation of Crimea and what it means for their own country’s relations with Russia.
Putin Approves Sale of S-400 to China
By Zachary Keck
The advanced air and missile defense system will strengthen China vis-à-vis Taiwan, Japan and India.
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.
Oliver Stuenkel
By Justin McDonnell
The Diplomat’s Justin McDonnell speaks with Oliver Stuenkel, a non-resident fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute, about the recent economic performance of the BRICS, their response to the crisis in Crimea, the upcoming BRICS Summit and the rising voice of emerging economies.