Russia in Asia

A decade after Russia’s “Asia pivot,” Moscow is embroiled in a war in Europe. Where do Russia’s relationships in Asia now stand?

With Europe’s near-complete rejection of the Ukraine invasion, will Russia start to embrace a new, Asian identity?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had wide-ranging effects across the Indo-Pacific. The hosts discuss the consequences.

Simply put, the future is Asian, and Europe would be wise to ensure it protects Asian democracies from the threatening autocracy in their neighborhood: China.

Contradictions in the India-Russia relationship, rooted in China and the Quad, will be difficult to overcome in the long term.

“Russia has ‘pivoted’ to itself, as a major independent player, with China its key strategic partner.”

He made the trip on his way back to Moscow from India, where he’d attended the Raisina Dialogue. 

"Why do you need to call Asia-Pacific as Indo-Pacific? The answer is evident — to exclude China.”

Market complementarity, political pressures, and the old dictum to follow profit shape Sino-Russian economic ties.

What does Russia have to offer Asia?

In its increasing Asian petrochemical business, Russia may be separating business from politics