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Vladimir Putin
Undermine Russia From Within
By Zachary Keck
Turning Russian public opinion against Vladimir Putin should be the goal. Here's how to do it.
Russia's Military Begins Massive Nuclear War Drill
By Zachary Keck
On Thursday, 10,000 Russian troops began a drill simulating the massive use of nuclear missiles.
Why Russia Yearns for Empire
By James R. Holmes
A primal instinct was behind Russia’s annexation of Crimea, and its one shared by other powers.
Crimea: Ideals and Reality, Glory and Dreams
By Yang Hengjun
The Crimea incident reflects Putin's domestic aspirations; China is well advised to stay neutral.
Interpreting Putin’s Decision
By Wei Zongyou
From Western weakness to its Eurasian Union project, a look at the factors that drove the annexation of Crimea.
India Will Not Support Western Sanctions Against Russia
By Ankit Panda
Despite refusing to support unilateral sanctions, India may find it hard to continue its balancing game with Russia.
Ukraine Crisis: Can China Be More Helpful?
By Wei Zongyou
China is uniquely positioned to offer some constructive diplomacy to resolve the impasse.
5 Ways Russia’s Ukraine ‘Boomerang’ Could Strike Asia
By Harry Kazianis
Putin has warned that U.S. action over Ukraine would have a boomerang effect. Will the target be Asia?
In Ukraine, Russia Can’t Lose
By Zachary Keck
No matter which way Ukraine has turned in recent weeks, the West has proclaimed that Putin is winning.
India Backs Russia’s ‘Legitimate Interests’ in Ukraine
By Zachary Keck
India broke with the international community in acknowledging that Russia has legitimate interests in Ukraine.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Japan's Ukraine Dilemma
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Ukraine crisis may force Japan to choose between its alliance with the US and its outreach to Russia.
Putin to Visit China In 'Near Future'
By Zachary Keck
President Xi told Putin he is looking forward to his visit during a phone call discussing Ukraine.