Information on "Russia"
February 2013
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6 Feb 2013
Decision Time for Central Asia: Russia or China?
Vladimir Putin's vision of an expanded Eurasian Customs Union poses a dilemma for Central Asia's former Soviet republics – do they privilege their relations with Russia or deepen their ties with China? Li Lifan and Raffaello Pantucci consider the problems this dilemma specifically poses for Kyrgyzstan. More on «Decision Time for Central Asia: Russia or China? »
January 2013
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28 Jan 2013
Russia Activates the LNG Sector
Although Russia is eager to attract energy-hungry clients from Asia, Szymon Kardaś warns that a number of self-imposed and structural hurdles may prevent its liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector from conquering this emerging market. More on «Russia Activates the LNG Sector» -
4 Jan 2013
Superpower Symbiosis: The Russia-China Axis
Sino-Russian relations are currently the best they have ever been, and a mutual interest in counterbalancing the West's pivot towards Asia makes even sturdier bilateral cooperation likely. Nevertheless, Richard Weitz argues that Sino-Russian relations remain fundamentally quite volatile. More on «Superpower Symbiosis: The Russia-China Axis»
December 2012
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27 Dec 2012
The Russia-Nigeria Aluminum Deal: Not Just a Simple Story of Business
Nigeria's dubious sale of ALSCON, its national aluminum smelting company, to the Russian steel conglomerate Rusal has raised eyebrows. As Ioannis Mantzikos observes, Moscow may be turning a blind eye to corruption and other illegal activities in order to secure its share of African natural resources. More on «The Russia-Nigeria Aluminum Deal: Not Just a Simple Story of Business»
November 2012
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20 Nov 2012
The Russian Federation's New Minister of Defense
As Andrzej Wilk reminds us, Anatoly Serdyukov was recently fired as Russia’s Defense Minister. While his replacement, Sergei Shoigu, is expected to instill a sense of calm at the Ministry, significant changes within the high command and among civilian staff shouldn’t be ruled out. More on «The Russian Federation's New Minister of Defense»
September 2012
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11 Sep 2012
The First 100 days of Putin's Presidency See a Tightening of the Screws
If Dmitry Medvedev was politically conciliatory in his final months as Russia's president, then Vladimir Putin is now charting a more combative approach, says the FIIA's Sean Roberts. Such assertiveness may reflect the Kremlin's fears that Russia is on the brink of more political protests and a possible "color revolution." More on «The First 100 days of Putin's Presidency See a Tightening of the Screws»
July 2012
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30 Jul 2012
Carrier Killers for the Russian Navy: The Strategic Environment
Russia is redoubling its efforts to boost its naval nuclear deterrence and blue water capabilities. Such moves reflect Moscow's growing interest in safeguarding its natural resource interests in the Arctic and the growing military power of the Asia-Pacific region, argues Vladimir Karnazov. More on «Carrier Killers for the Russian Navy: The Strategic Environment»
May 2012
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18 May 2012
Central Asia: The Submarine Effect
Regional difficulties are eroding cooperation and exacerbating conflicts in Central Asia. More on «Central Asia: The Submarine Effect» -
15 May 2012
Putin and Washington: Is Conflict Inevitable?
Vladimir Putin, who was inaugurated as president of Russia on May 7, has instructed the Foreign Ministry to ensure compliance with the New START Treaty. More on «Putin and Washington: Is Conflict Inevitable?» -
14 May 2012
The Return of Old Putin and the New Future of Russia
Vladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin highlights the potential gap between his campaign promises and policy aims and voter expectations. More on «The Return of Old Putin and the New Future of Russia»
