The Economist

Russian exiles are making a mark in the Caucasus and Central Asia

When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, some speculated that the countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) would turn away from their old imperial overlord. After all, Vladimir Putin’s revanchist ...
KRDO

Visualizing the Russia earthquake and tsunami in maps and charts

(CNN) — An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern coast on late Wednesday morning, local time. The quake triggered tsunami waves across the Pacific that hit Russia, Japan, Canada and ...
The Diplomat

The Endless Game: How Britain and Russia Are Shaping Asia’s Frontlines

The Britain-Russia rivalry is one of the most enduring contests in modern history, yet it is rarely recognized as such. From imperial skirmishes in Central Asia to Cold War standoffs in Europe, the ...
War on the Rocks

Russia and China in Central Asia

In 2022, Dr. Janko Šćepanović of the Shanghai International Studies University wrote “The Sheriff and the Banker: Russia and China in Central Asia,” where he described the dynamic between China and ...
The Hill

Putin’s Afghan gambit — what’s behind Russia’s pivot toward Central Asia?

Is Russian President Vladimir Putin up to something big in Afghanistan? Apparently, yes. Recent developments indicate that Putin’s policy towards Afghanistan and Central Asia is realigning its ...
Crude Oil Prices

Russia Is Losing Its Grip on Central Asia

Russia acknowledges the increasing US economic involvement in Central Asia, particularly through the Middle Corridor trade route, while downplaying China's role. The US is actively fostering economic ...