Putin’s Bishkek Visit: A Sign of Moscow’s Deepening Engagement in Central Asia

Vladimir Putin's visit to Kyrgyzstan on October 12 marked his first trip abroad since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant against him in March 2023. This visit signalled Central Asia's increasing importance for Russia amid the isolation triggered...
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive to pose for a photograph during their meeting in Beijing, on February 4, 2022. (Photo by Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik / AFP)

Putin’s Diplomatic Triumph: Guest of Honor Reception in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended China's third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) in Beijing, where he expressed an "aspiration for equal and mutually beneficial cooperation." The event, marking the 10th anniversary of China's Belt and Road Initiative, is a global...
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Arms Control: Russia’s Potential Withdrawal from the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

The Russian Parliament is set to vote on whether to revoke Russia's ratification of the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), following President Putin's hint at resuming nuclear weapons testing after over three decades. This move is seen as...
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Russian and North Korean Foreign Ministers Hold Talks Amidst Heightened Western Concerns over Alleged Weapons Transfers

Russia and North Korea's foreign ministers met in Pyongyang to discuss boosting military ties following the US accusation of North Korea sending munitions to Russia for support in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov thanked North Korea for its strong...
Russia

The Imperative of Inclusive De-Imperialization: Fostering Unity and Progress in Russia

Vadim Shtepa, a regionalist expert, argues that de-imperialization and de-colonization of Russia cannot be achieved solely through hostility towards Russians as an ethnic group. He believes that the joint efforts of Russian regions and non-Russian republics can destroy the empire,...
Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s Complex Separatist Challenges: A Potential Tool for Russia’s Geopolitical Agenda

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine and Russia's annexation of more of Kazakhstan, relations between the two countries have deteriorated. An increasing number of Kazakhs are expressing concerns about their country being the next target of Russian aggression and that Moscow...
NATO

Why Azerbaijan’s Membership in NATO is Crucial for Regional Stability and Security

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been a significant strategic mistake for the US-led western alliance, and after Finland's accession and Sweden's swifter accession, Washington and Brussels could strengthen NATO once more. Baku, in September 2023, dismantled the Republic of Artsakh...
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Russia’s Lavrov Set to Embark on Historic Visit to North Korea

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is set to visit Pyongyang for meetings aimed at preparing for a visit by President Vladimir Putin, who has increased cooperation with politically isolated North Korea. This visit follows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's...
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Putin’s Anticipated Meeting with ‘Dear Friend’ Xi Amidst China’s Successful Conclusion of Belt and Road Summit

BEIJING Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to strengthen their "no-limits" partnership amid the Ukraine war and Middle East conflict. Xi is hosting Putin and other global leaders at the Belt and...
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Unveiling the Missing Pieces of the Kerch Bridge Strike: Empowering Ukraine to Isolate Crimea and Seize the Initiative

The war in Ukraine is at a critical point, with aid to Kyiv being a point of contention in the United States Congress. Overseas, China's intensified aggression towards its neighbors and Hamas's terror campaign against Israel are stretching US attention...
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