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Xi Is Attending the Eastern Economic Forum. What Took Him So Long?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Other regional leaders have made multiple appearances at the annual event in Vladivostok. This is Xi's first.
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Xi to Meet Putin at Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum Amid Tensions With US
September 07, 2018
Xi to Meet Putin at Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum Amid Tensions With US
It will be the third time both leaders meet in this year.
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Xi to Meet Putin at Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum Amid Tensions With US
The Growing Russia-South Korea Partnership
May 24, 2018
The Growing Russia-South Korea Partnership
Economic links between South Korea and Russia are a welcome byproduct of the inter-Korea thaw.
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The Growing Russia-South Korea Partnership
Transporting: Russia’s Rent Addiction and Far East Infrastructure
December 06, 2017
Transporting: Russia’s Rent Addiction and Far East Infrastructure
Political excitement about infrastructure development in Russia's Far East seems to exist in a parallel universe.
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Transporting: Russia’s Rent Addiction and Far East Infrastructure
Can Russia Save Northeast China’s Economy?
April 08, 2017
Can Russia Save Northeast China’s Economy?
Russia's projects in the Far East may bring a bright light to Northeast China amid long-standing economic struggles.
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Can Russia Save Northeast China’s Economy?
Is Russia’s Asia Outreach Bearing Fruit?
April 06, 2017
Is Russia’s Asia Outreach Bearing Fruit?
Russia's 'pivot to Asia' has failed to deliver, but is not necessarily an unmitigated disaster.
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Is Russia’s Asia Outreach Bearing Fruit?
Mr. Abe Goes to Vladivostok
September 09, 2016
Mr. Abe Goes to Vladivostok
Abe's embrace of Russia marks a radical shift from previous Japanese policy.
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Mr. Abe Goes to Vladivostok
Kuril Islands Dispute: Putin and Abe Once Again Get Serious About Finding a Solution
September 03, 2016
Kuril Islands Dispute: Putin and Abe Once Again Get Serious About Finding a Solution
Putin is signaling that he could be open to a compromise on the dispute, but there needs to be trust first.
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Kuril Islands Dispute: Putin and Abe Once Again Get Serious About Finding a Solution
Vladivostok: The Many Lives of Russia's Far Eastern Capital
September 03, 2016
Vladivostok: The Many Lives of Russia's Far Eastern Capital
The city's transformation from a cosmopolitan trading hub to a Soviet military base and back.
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Vladivostok: The Many Lives of Russia's Far Eastern Capital
Russia’s Far East Realignment: Defense and Security
December 29, 2015
Russia’s Far East Realignment: Defense and Security
Defense trade with the Asia-Pacific has always been a key component of Moscow’s relations with the region.
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Russia’s Far East Realignment: Defense and Security
Russia Seeks Far East Realignment: Domestic Initiatives
December 21, 2015
Russia Seeks Far East Realignment: Domestic Initiatives
Domestic Russian initiatives aim to capitalize on the country's vast far eastern region and boost ties with Asia.
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Russia Seeks Far East Realignment: Domestic Initiatives
China, Russia Military Ties Deepen With Naval Drill in East China Sea
May 02, 2014
China, Russia Military Ties Deepen With Naval Drill in East China Sea
The joint naval drill is another example of the growing military, economic and political ties between China and Russia.
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China, Russia Military Ties Deepen With Naval Drill in East China Sea
Russia Accelerates Asia Pivot
April 18, 2014
Russia Accelerates Asia Pivot
Putin has created a special economic zone in the Far East as part of a broader effort to boost ties to Asia.
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Russia Accelerates Asia Pivot
Getting Pacific Russia Right - Part II
October 11, 2012
Getting Pacific Russia Right - Part II
“Moscow is pivoting to Asia out of its primary national interest: survival.”
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Getting Pacific Russia Right - Part II
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Japan-Saudi Ties: An Interview With the Japanese Ambassador
June 11, 2019
Japan-Saudi Ties: An Interview With the Japanese Ambassador
Ambassador Tsukasa Uemura discusses the future of the Japan-Saudi relationship, and how to build strong cultural ties.
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