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Vladimir Putin
Russia's Syria Policy Upsets Central Asian Muslims
By Uran Botobekov
Russia's support of Assad, and bombing of Sunni civilians, is viewed negatively by Central Asians.
What Japan-Russia Rapprochement Means for the World
By Yo-Jung Chen
By warming up to Moscow, is Shinzo Abe playing right into Putin's hands?
Shinzo Abe Going All In on Improving Japan-Russia Ties
By Dmitry Filippov
Abe is committing a lot of diplomatic (and literal) capital to Japan-Russia relations. What will he get in return?
Kuril Islands Dispute: Putin and Abe Once Again Get Serious About Finding a Solution
By Ankit Panda
Putin is signaling that he could be open to a compromise on the dispute, but there needs to be trust first.
China, Russia, and the 'Concert of Eurasia'
By Gregory Shtraks
How the 19th century Concert of Europe helps shed light on the emerging China-Russia axis.
India's Kudankulam Unit 2 Reactor Prepares for Full Launch Amid Uneasiness
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
India's newest operational reactors leave some uneasy.
Russia-Turkey Relations: Back on Track?
By Catherine Putz
Erdogan's first trip abroad following the July 15 coup attempt was to Russia to patch up relations.
Russia’s New Supersonic Strategic Bomber to Perform Maiden Flight in 2018
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Tupolev Tu-160M2 is expected to take to the skies for the first time in late 2018.
Russia to Receive 12 New Warships in 2016
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy is also slated to receive eight combatant craft and 23 auxiliary vessels in the coming months.
What Putin Learned From Peter the Great
By Maxwell C. McGrath-Horn
Peter the Great knew the importance of naval power, and so does Vladimir Putin.
The Turkish-Russian Rapprochement
By Catherine Putz
Seven months after the downing of a Russian jet on the Turkey-Syria border, Moscow and Ankara might be moving toward normalization.
China, Russia, Mongolia Sign Long-Awaited Economic Partnership Agreement
By Peter Bittner
The below-the-radar trilateral deal could have lasting effects on the region