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Russian Roulette in Taliban-Held Afghanistan
June 16, 2023

Russian Roulette in Taliban-Held Afghanistan

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Frequent vacillations from hope to pessimism continue to characterize Russian policy toward Afghanistan.

What’s the Status of Plans to Export Russian Gas to Uzbekistan?
June 08, 2023

What’s the Status of Plans to Export Russian Gas to Uzbekistan?

By Catherine Putz
Moscow’s needs are more immediate, giving Tashkent time and space to negotiate. 
Kazakhstan Moves to Curtail Parallel Trade to Russia
May 10, 2023

Kazakhstan Moves to Curtail Parallel Trade to Russia

By Catherine Putz
The cost of electronics and household appliances in Russia may increase by 10-12 percent due to new restrictions at the Kazakh border.

Central Asian Presidents Join Putin for May 9 Victory Day Parade
May 10, 2023

Central Asian Presidents Join Putin for May 9 Victory Day Parade

By Catherine Putz
It is difficult to disentangle the political choices made by Central Asian leaders to attend Moscow’s parade this year from the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Uzbekistan-Russia Energy Relations: A Tale of 2 Problems
May 09, 2023

Uzbekistan-Russia Energy Relations: A Tale of 2 Problems

By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
Despite Russia upping the ante on the gas trade, Uzbekistan still has some cards that it can play. 

Does China-Russia Cooperation Hurt India’s National Interests?
April 25, 2023

Does China-Russia Cooperation Hurt India’s National Interests?

By Krzysztof Iwanek
India may have its own relations with Russia, but Moscow and Beijing’s closeness is a growing problem for New Delhi.

Could the US Block Russian Oil Exports to China? Yes, But It’s a Bad Idea
April 05, 2023

Could the US Block Russian Oil Exports to China? Yes, But It’s a Bad Idea

By Joseph Webster
A U.S. blockade of Russian maritime crude oil exports to China is feasible, but would be extremely unwise outside of wartime or near-wartime conditions. 
Chairman Says Russia’s Gazprom Close to Maximum Gas Supply to China
March 29, 2023

Chairman Says Russia’s Gazprom Close to Maximum Gas Supply to China

By Associated Press
China's imports from Russia, mostly oil and gas, surged 31.3 percent over a year ago in January and February to $18.6 billion.

Xi-Putin Meeting: Deepening Ties or a Necessary Bond?
March 28, 2023

Xi-Putin Meeting: Deepening Ties or a Necessary Bond?

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite the visit, what Russia and China will be willing to do for each other beyond diplomatic comfort remains to be seen.

Take the Xi-Putin Relationship at Face Value
March 24, 2023

Take the Xi-Putin Relationship at Face Value

By Raffaello Pantucci
China and Russia are not in lockstep across the board, but they are clearly in strategic alignment at a global level.

Another Uzbek Killed in Ukraine 
March 14, 2023

Another Uzbek Killed in Ukraine 

By Niginakhon Saida
Uzbek migrant workers in Russia, and those serving time in Russian prisons, are particularly vulnerable to recruitment into the Russian military.
Why So Much Attention on Russia’s Vague Proposal for a ‘Gas Union’ With Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan?
December 09, 2022

Why So Much Attention on Russia’s Vague Proposal for a ‘Gas Union’ With Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan?

By Catherine Putz
Central Asia might actually be interested in Russian gas, but please don’t call it a “union.”

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